Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans are a delightful balance of salty, sweet, and crunchy for topping desserts or salads. Pecan halves roast in the oven with simple ingredients for a fuss-free treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings cups

Calories 958kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Baking Sheet
mixing bowl

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar (110g)
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar (73g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound pecan halves (450g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla until very light and foamy, about 1 minute. Add the pecans and stir to coat.
Sprinkle in the sugar mixture, then stir until the pecans are evenly coated. Spread out the coated pecans evenly in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, then stir the nuts. Continue baking until the pecans smell toasted and fragrant, and the coating is dry, about 15 minutes more. Let the nuts cool completely on the pan. (The sugar will harden as they cool). Break up any chunks of pecans and serve immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Notes

Spread the coated pecans in an even layer for baking. The candy coating will cook most evenly if the coated nuts are baked in an evenly spread single layer. Use a second parchment-lined baking sheet if needed or when doubling the recipe.
Cool the candied nuts on the baking sheet. The sugar will harden as the nuts cool, so leave the nuts on the baking sheet to cool completely before handling.
Try this recipe with another kind of nut. This easy recipe is so versatile! It also works well with other nuts like walnut halves or whole cashews.
Personalize the spices. For a spicy kick, add ½ teaspoon of Cayenne pepper or gochugaru with the cinnamon. Keep it simple with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for salt and pepper pecans, or mix up the spices and use a baking blend, pumpkin pie spice, or something more unique, such as ras el hanout, curry powder, or lemon pepper for a sweet-and-savory candied nut. Replace 1/4 cup of sugar with maple syrup for a variation in sweetness.

Nutrition

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