Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Easy Candied Pecans that are perfectly sweet, crunchy, and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. These candied pecans make a fantastic snack or topping for salads, desserts, and oatmeal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. This mixture will coat the pecans with flavor and sweetness.
- Froth Egg White and Vanilla: Using a whisk, beat the egg white and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes frothy and light, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. This helps the sugar mixture adhere evenly to the pecans.
- Coat Pecans in Egg Mixture: Add the pecan halves into the frothy egg white mixture and stir well to ensure every nut is coated thoroughly.
- Toss Pecans with Sugar Mixture: Using a slotted spoon, remove the pecans from the egg white mixture, letting excess drip off, then place them into the bowl with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping for even baking.
- Bake the Pecans: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the pecans for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to brown them evenly and allow crispiness to develop.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool fully before storing. Optionally, chop the candied pecans into smaller pieces for use as toppings on salads or desserts.
Notes
- Use large egg whites for best coating results.
- Make sure to stir pecans every 15 minutes while baking to avoid burning and ensure even crispness.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or nutmeg to the sugar mixture.
- Chopped candied pecans are great for topping ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
