Candied Pecans Recipe
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Candied Pecans Recipe
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These Cinnamon Sugar Nuts are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, spicy, and crunchy. They are super easy to make and keep incredibly well. Perfect for parties or gifts.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups nuts pecans, walnuts, or almonds from the baking aisle all work well
- 1 large egg white room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cups light brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F, with rack on upper middle position. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until very frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the nuts with frothy egg mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add sugar mixture to the nut mixture. Stir until fully coated.
- Spread coated nuts on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes, quickly stirring 1-2 times in between. Let cool completely and keep in airtight container.
Notes
- If you'd like a bit of kick to these candied pecans, add 2-3 tsp Sriracha to the egg white mixture - it tastes amazing!
- Candied pecans will keep its freshness for several weeks when kept in an airtight container at mild room temperature.
- Try adding these candied pecans to this crunchy Snack Mix or on top of this Strawberry Avocado Salad.
- Candied pecans can be chopped up and sprinkled on top of desserts like Easy Vanilla Ice Cream or Apple Cake with Caramel.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings (makes about 4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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