5 from 33 votes
Candied Pecans Recipe
Candied Pecans feature pecan halves coated in a mixture of light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, egg white, and vanilla. Baking the nuts at low heat produces pecans with a slightly crunchy exterior and tender interior, sweetened and spiced for snacks or garnishing desserts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
230 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 egg large, white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Set it aside.
- Next, in a large-sized bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until it becomes frothy. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes of vigorous continuous whisking.
- Add the pecans to the bowl with the egg white mixture and fold together until completely combined.
- Pour in the sugar mixture and fold the ingredients together to combine.
- Spread the pecans on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 300° for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Every 15 minutes until they are done cooking, stir the pecans around using a rubber scraper so that they cook evenly. They should be slightly crunchy on the outside and al dente/tender on the inside.
- Let them cool at room temperature until they are completely cooled before serving or storing.
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Notes
- Prepare candied pecans up to one week in advance and store in airtight containers at room temperature.
- Refrigerate to extend freshness up to four weeks or freeze sealed for up to three months.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts, cashews, or almonds using the same method.
- Serve candied pecans as a snack or as a topping over ice cream or desserts.
- For variety, try pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon for a different flavor profile.
- Regular sugar can be replaced with corn syrup or maple syrup in equal amounts as a sweetener alternative.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
130mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.