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Easy Candied Pecans

Make these candied pecans just in time for the holidays.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy candied pecans, easy candied pecans recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

baking sheet
Medium mixing bowl
small bowl

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 egg white or 2 Tablespoons egg white from carton
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • kosher or sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Line a bake sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 300˚F.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy.
  • Add pecans to egg white and toss to coat.
  • Add sugar mixture to pecans and stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread pecans evenly on parchment lined bake sheet. Sprinkle pecans with a bit of salt, if using.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes. Stir after 15 minutes to separate pecans and encourage even baking.
  • Cool on a wire rack, then break up. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Store candied pecans for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg