How to Make Candied Pecans
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How to Make Candied Pecans
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The process of making these candied pecans starts by melting butter on a baking sheet, which provides a flavorful base for the nuts as they roast. The sugars and spices are combined separately, then mixed with an egg white, bourbon, and vanilla extract to create a frothy glaze. Pecans are coated in this glaze before being coated again with the dry sugar mixture.
Baking the pecans at a low temperature with occasional stirring allows the sugar to caramelize slowly, forming a crisp, sweet shell around each nut while preserving their natural crunch. The blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt gives a well-rounded spice character that complements the pecans’ richness.
Once cooled, the candied pecans can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks, maintaining their texture and flavor. They make a versatile addition to many dishes or a satisfying snack on their own.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons (42g) butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (53g) light brown sugar packed
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 Tablespoon (14ml) bourbon or water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees (F). Place butter on a large baking sheet, and place in the oven to melt. Once butter has melted, remove baking sheet from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees (F).
- In a small bowl, combine the sugars, spices, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg white with the bourbon and vanilla until the mixture is very frothy.
- Toss the pecans into the egg white mixture and toss to coat. Then add in the sugar mixture and stir again, mixing until the pecans are evenly coated in the sugar mixture.
- Spread coated pecans onto the buttered baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
- Cool on baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container, for up to two weeks.
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