Description
This easy homemade Candied Pecans Recipe is a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat with cinnamon-sugared nuts. They are perfect for topping salads or desserts, make a great sweet nut snack to enjoy, are a terrific holiday gift, and can be substituted with your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
2 pounds pecan halves
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, stir together sugar, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.
In a large bowl whisk together egg whites, water, and vanilla until thoroughly combined, about 45 seconds.
Add pecans to egg mixture, gently stir to ensure all pecans are coated with egg mixture.
Add sugar mixture and gently stir until all pecans are coated with sugar coating.
Spread pecans into an even layer on prepared cookie sheet, two sheets could be used in place of one large one.
Bake pecans for 1 hour, stirring 2-3 times during baking.
Remove pecans from oven, allowing to cool completely before storing.
Notes
Storage instructions:
Store cooled pecans in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
