Candied Pecans
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Sweet, crunchy, and perfectly spiced, these homemade candied pecans are easy to make and great for snacking, adding to salads or desserts, or gifting!
Servings: 16
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups unsalted pecans halves
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Add the pecans and gently toss until the pecans are well coated. Add the sugar and cinnamon mixture and toss until pecans are covered.
- Spread the pecans out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. The sugar mixture will harden on the pecans.
- Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet. When completely cool, store in an airtight container or jar.
Notes
This recipe makes about 4 cups of candied pecans.
How to Store:
- Room Temperature: Store cooled pecans in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Refrigerator: Keeps for 4–6 weeks if tightly sealed.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg