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How to Make Candied Pecans
Making candied pecans at home is a lot simpler than you might think! You only need a few basic ingredients and just ten minutes to prep this sweet, spiced snack. Watch the how-to video for extra tips and tricks!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings (¼ cup per serving)
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼-½ teaspoon allspice optional, see note
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (see note).
- Combine egg white, water, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds (mixture should be foamy/frothy).
- Add pecans and stir until all pecans are coated in egg white.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt, and allspice (if using).
- Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until completely combined.
- Spread nuts in an even layer onto prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake on 250F (150C) for 45-50 minutes, removing cookie sheet from oven every 15 minutes and using a spatula to stir/flip the pecans (be sure to stir ALL of the sugar mixture as well, or it may burn to the pan). When finished baking, pecans should all appear dry.
- After baking, allow to cool at least 15 minutes before enjoying.
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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Notes
- Allspice is optional but the candied pecans that I usually buy from the Amish markets use it and it adds a nice extra touch. I typically use a heaping ¼ teaspoon.
- Lining your baking pan with parchment paper makes cleanup easier, but it does make it more difficult to stir the pecans. If you don't have any parchment or prefer not to use it, you can simply bake the pecans directly on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Candied pecans will keep tightly sealed in an airtight container for one to two weeks. They will keep for at least three weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator and may be frozen for several months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (¼ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.