5 from 52 votes
Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans provide a sweet, crunchy nut snack made by coating pecan halves with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, salt, egg white, and water, then baking to caramelize the sugar. The finished nuts have a crisp sugary shell with a warm spice undertone. This recipe invites variations with additional spices like pumpkin pie spice or cayenne, and alternative nuts like almonds or walnuts. The pecans can be used to add texture and sweetness to salads, yogurt, or smoothie bowls, or gifted attractively.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 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
- Enhance the spice profile by adding pumpkin pie, ginger, or apple pie spice to the sugar mixture.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg white mixture for depth or heat.
- Other nuts like cashews, almonds, or walnuts can be used in place of pecans with this method.
- Use candied pecans to add texture and sweetness to kale or spinach salads and breakfast bowls.
- Drizzle with dark chocolate to create an elevated sweet treat for gifting.
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: 16 servings
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.