Candied Pecans
This recipe for candied pecans is so simple to make and so flavorful, with the perfect amount of crunch.
Pecans are tossed and baked in a coating flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt- delicious! Keep this easy recipe in mind the next time you are craving a little something sweet– or whip up a batch to share with family and friends. They make a great gift too.
Ingredients for Candied Pecans Recipe
- Brown Sugar and White Sugar
- Cinnamon goes really nicely with the pecan & brown sugar flavor
- Salt to offset the sweetness
- Egg White gives the coating a bit of crunch
- Vanilla Extract
- Pecan Halves
How to Make Candied Pecans
You can find the full, printable recipe for candied pecans at the bottom of this post. Here is a quick look at our steps!
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Combine the cinnamon, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Pour egg white and vanilla extract into a large bowl and whisk it until frothy. Next, add the pecan halves, tossing to coat with the egg white mixture.
- Next, slowly add the sugar mixture to the bowl of pecans, stirring to evenly coat them. Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet.
- Bake the coated pecans for ten minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give them a stir (while still keeping them in a single layer). Continue baking, but stir every 10-15 minutes.
- Total baking time is 30-50 minutes- they are done when the pecans have evenly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before storing at room temperature in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
More Desserts
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Candied Pecans
These delicious Candied Pecans are simple to make, have wonderful crunch, and fantastic flavor from cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust amount to your liking)
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound pecan halves (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the cinnamon, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Pour egg white and vanilla into a large bowl and whisk it until it reaches a frothy consistency. (Egg white will be bubbly/foamy but not strong enough to hold shape). Next, add the pecan halves, tossing to coat with the egg white mixture.
- Next, slowly add the sugar mixture to the bowl of pecans, stirring to evenly coat them. Spread the pecans onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the coated pecans for ten minutes on a baking sheet. Give them a stir (while still keeping them in a single layer). Continue baking, but stir every 10-15 minutes.
- Total baking time is 30-50 minutes- they are done when the pecans have evenly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before storing at room temperature in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
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