Description
Deliciously sweet and crunchy candied pecans coated with a cinnamon sugar mixture, perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding a flavorful crunch to salads and desserts. These easy-to-make pecans are baked to perfection with a light vanilla-infused egg white coating that gives them a perfect crispness and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pecans
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Sugar Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Egg White and Flavoring: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy. This will help the sugar mixture stick evenly to the pecans.
- Coat the Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and stir well to coat all pecans evenly with the frothy mixture.
- Combine Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Coat Pecans with Sugar Mixture: Pour the sugar mixture over the coated pecans and toss gently until all pecans are evenly covered with the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes to ensure even roasting and prevent burning.
- Cool and Harden: Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as the pecans cool, creating the perfect crunchy texture.
Notes
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- These pecans make a perfect homemade gift or a delicious topping for salads and desserts.
- For a sweet and spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar mixture.