Candied Pecans Recipe

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This candied pecans recipe is always such a hit! The pecans bake up sweet and crunchy and are perfect for gifting or tossing over salads and desserts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candied pecans, candied pecans recipe, how to candy pecans

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.14

Equipment

Large sheet pan (15" x 21") 15 x 21-inch

Ingredients

2 cups sugar see note 1
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
2 pounds pecan halves

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F. Line an extra-large sheet pan (or 2 smaller sheet pans) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
Measure sugar, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture, 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 and keep them from overlapping.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes until pecans are evenly browned, about 45–60 minutes. Let stand for 30 minutes or until fully cool and solidify.

Notes

Note 1: I like 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of light brown sugar, but feel free to use 2 cups of either.

Nutrition: The nutritional information is calculated for a 2-ounce serving.

Storage: Store in an airtight container and freeze up to 2 months.

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