5.0 from 78 votes
Candied Pecans
These candied pecans are easy to make and the perfect addition to salads, desserts or just for snacking!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the water with the egg white until airy and light. Add the pecan halves and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans. Mix together evenly and spread evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until pecans are browned and the sugar has caramelized. Be sure to stir the pecans regularly as they cook.
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Notes
- Add your favorite spices like pumpkin pie spice, ginger, or apple pie spice.
- Try a small pinch of cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extra added to the egg.
- Swap out the pecans for other nuts like cashews, almonds, or walnuts.
- Add candied pecans to salad (especially great with kale winter salad or spinach salad).
- Add them to a bowl of yogurt, crush them over a breakfast smoothie or smoothie bowl.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate to take them to the next level.
- Place them in a mason jar and tie it with a ribbon as a nice homemade gift.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
246
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 246 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.