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Candied Pecans
Bring the warm aroma of cinnamon-sugar into your kitchen with this easy candied pecans recipe. Perfect for holiday gifts, sweet snacks, or as a crunchy topper!
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- cooking spray or parchment paper for the pan
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
Preparation and Preheating
- Gather all necessary ingredients for the recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet using cooking spray or line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Egg Wash
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg white, vanilla extract, and water.
- Continue whisking until the mixture becomes frothy.
Mix the Coating
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir until the mixture is well blended.
Coat the Pecans
- Add the pecans to the bowl with the frothy egg white mixture.
- Stir thoroughly to ensure all the pecans are evenly coated.
Apply the Sweet Coating
- Transfer the coated pecans into the bowl with the sugar mixture.
- Toss the pecans in the sugar mixture, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
Arrange on Baking Sheet
- Spread the coated pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make sure the pecans are not clumped together for even baking.
Bake and Stir
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour, stirring the pecans every 15 minutes to ensure even crisping.
- Remove from the oven once the pecans are crisp and fragrant.
- Let the pecans cool before serving or storing. Enjoy!
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.