Description
This recipe for homemade candied pecans delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, with a crisp, buttery coating enhanced by cinnamon and a hint of salt. These pecans make a delightful snack or topping for salads and desserts, and are simple to prepare with just a few ingredients and a quick bake.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 300˚F (150˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the pecans don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Prepare the coating mixture: In a large bowl, beat the egg white until it becomes foamy. Stir in the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is well combined for that perfect sweet and spiced flavor.
- Coat the pecans: Add the pecan halves to the bowl and gently fold them into the egg white mixture until all pecans are thoroughly coated. Then, pour in the melted butter and toss again to evenly distribute the buttery richness over the nuts.
- Bake the pecans: Spread the coated pecans in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Cool and crisp: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the candied pecans to cool completely on the sheet. This cooling process helps them crisp up perfectly for a sweet and crunchy treat.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the pecans halfway during baking for even coating and prevent burning.
- You can store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For a nuttier flavor, try toasting the pecans lightly before coating them.
- Feel free to adjust cinnamon or sugar quantity to taste for more or less sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
