5 from 27 votes
Easy Candied Pecans
Easy Candied Pecans are pecan halves coated in a cinnamon-spiced mixture of white and brown sugars, then baked slowly to achieve a crunchy texture. The coating develops a sweet, nutty crust with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, making these nuts a flavorful treat for snacking or topping salads and desserts. Baking them at a low temperature and stirring regularly ensures even browning and prevents burning, resulting in perfectly candied nuts with a crisp finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
cups
Calories:
991 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix white and brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl.
- Whisk together the egg whites and water until frothy in a large bowl. Toss the pecans in the egg-white mixture.
- Add the sugar mixture to the pecan mixture and stir until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread coated pecans into one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet before storing or serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
991kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
82g
(126%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
514mg
(11%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 991
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 991kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 82g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.