Candied Pecans Recipe {Free Printable}

Here’s a foolproof and simple recipe to make Candied Pecans! Package these pecans up for a festive gift, add them to an appetizer/cheese board, or top your favorite salads/desserts with them.

Candied Pecans

From garnishing desserts to topping salads, Candied Pecans show up frequently on this site. I’m completely obsessed with them and they add such a great element to so many dishes. Plus, they are so simple to make — you’ll be amazed how quickly they come together.

Read on for the process of how to make Candied Pecans!

How to make Candied Pecans:

• Whisk. Mix egg whites, vanilla, and water together until frothy (see picture above).
• Toss. Add pecans to the frothy egg mixture.
• Stir. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Toss again. Once again, toss the pecans in this mixture until they’re all evenly coated.
• Bake. Spread the pecans on a sheet pan and bake, flipping every 15 minutes.

Once baked, these pecans won’t have quite the shelf life that plain pecans have. But you know what? We’ve never had a problem with spoiled pecans. They don’t last long in our house!

How long do Candied Pecans last?

At room temperature (70 degrees F), these Candied Pecans last up to 2 weeks. In a sealed and airtight container in a dark/cool area, they can stay fresh up to 45 days.

Can you freeze Candied Pecans?

If you opt to freeze these pecans, they do quite well in a freezer at 0 degrees F. To freeze: store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

I’ve found baking Candied Pecans in the oven always yields the best and most consistent results, but you can use the stovetop in a pinch.

How do you make Candied Pecans on the stove?

For a cute way to package this Candied Pecans recipe: 

Click to download the FREE Sugared Nuts Printable

1. To use this printable: purchase Kraft (brown) sticker paper. HERE is the exact package I used.
2. Save the free printable above to your computer.
3. Print the “Sugared Nuts Printable”.
4. Attach the stickers to the side of a Mason jar or individual plastic bags. Place the cooled nuts into the jar (or bag), seal, and then tie with some twine or ribbon.
5. Share the love!

I love adding these Candied Pecans to recipes!

Desserts:

• Carrot Cake
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Savory:

• Chicken Salad (replace regular pecans with candied pecans for a DELICIOUS twist)
• Pear Salad
• Fall Spinach Salad
• The BEST Berry Salad

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Candied Pecans

By Chelsea Lords

Here's a foolproof and simple recipe for making delicious Candied Pecans! Package these pecans for a festive gift, add them to an appetizer/cheese board, or top your favorite salads/desserts with them. 

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 32

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 2 cups (404g) white sugar or 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup light brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 large egg whites
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 tablespoon water
• ▢ 2 pounds (907g) pecan halves

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line an extra-large sheet pan (or 2 sheet pans) with parchment paper (or a Silpat liner) and set aside.
• Measure the white sugar, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg whites, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture and then use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer them into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Toss the pecans in the sugar mixture until well coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet. Pecans shouldn't be overlapping.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes until pecans are evenly browned, about 45 minutes to an hour. Let stand for 30 minutes or until fully cool and solidify. 

Video

Recipe Notes

***This recipe halves well***

Nutritional information is for a 2-ounce serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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