Candied Pecans
Shruthi
Candied Pecans are crunchy, sweet, and lightly spiced.They are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.Perfect for snacking, salads, desserts, or gifting.A classic treat enjoyed year-round, especially during holidays.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Southern-inspired
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Preheat oven to 165°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk egg white with water until frothy.
Add pecans and toss until evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss well.
Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Cool completely to allow the coating to harden before serving.
- Cooling fully is essential for maximum crunch.
- Use parchment to prevent sticking.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste.
- Egg white creates a light, crisp coating.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Keyword candied pecans, holiday snack, homemade nut treats, spiced pecans, sweet nuts