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Candied Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten Free

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Coat the Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and stir well to coat all pecans evenly with the frothy mixture.
  4. Combine Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.