Description
Make crunchy, sweet, cinnamon-spiced candied pecans using a simple oven-baking method. These are perfect for snacking, holiday gifts, or salad toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg white until it is slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture. Toss gently until the pecans are lightly coated.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the coated pecans. Toss again until all the nuts are evenly covered.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overlap them.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes to prevent burning and promote even coating.
- Remove from the oven when the coating looks dry and lightly caramelized.
- Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Break apart any clusters once cooled. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a slightly spicier version, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of cayenne pepper to the sugar mixture.
- If you prefer a stovetop method, cook the nuts and coating in a large skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar crystallizes.
- These pecans make excellent edible gifts when packaged in small cellophane bags tied with ribbon.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0