Candied Pecans Recipe
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Candied Pecans Recipe
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These easy-to-make candied pecans make for the perfect topping to any salad or dessert and are even great served as a sweet snack.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large egg 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.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make these up to 1 week ahead of time.
- How to Store: Cover and store in an airtight container or mason jars at room temperature for 7 to 10 days. You can refrigerate them covered for up to 4 weeks. Cover and freeze the candied pecans for up to 3 months.
- You can do this same process with walnuts, cashews, or almonds if you want to candy them.
- For a great simple snack, try serving this over the top with some ice cream.
- You can substitute the regular sugar for equal parts corn syrup or maple syrup.
- Take this easy recipe to the next level using pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% 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.
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