Candied Pecans
These Candied Pecans are sweet, crunchy, and spiced with cinnamon for the perfect balance of flavor. Oven-roasted until golden and crisp, they’re an easy homemade snack, holiday gift, or salad topping. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in under an hour — no candy thermometer needed!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baked, Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla until frothy.
- Add the pecans and toss until fully coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even caramelization.
- Remove from oven and cool completely — the pecans will crisp up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
- Pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of cinnamon for a holiday twist.
- To revive the crunch after storage, reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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