Description
Sweet Southern charm infuses these irresistible candied pecans, delivering a perfect balance of caramelized sugar and toasted nutty goodness. Golden-brown pecans coated in cinnamon and brown sugar promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pecan halves
Main Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whip egg white and water together until light and airy, creating a smooth, frothy mixture that will help seasonings adhere to the pecans.
- Gently fold pecans into the egg white mixture, ensuring each nut is thoroughly and evenly coated with the liquid.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate container, creating a fragrant and sweet seasoning blend.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the coated pecans, carefully tossing to distribute the spices uniformly across every surface.
- Arrange pecans in a precise, single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, preventing any overlapping to ensure consistent roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 250°F oven and roast for 60 minutes, pausing every quarter-hour to stir and rotate the pecans for even caramelization.
- Remove from oven and allow pecans to cool completely at room temperature, which will help them develop a crisp, crunchy texture and allow the sugar coating to harden.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are whisked to a light, frothy consistency for better coating and crispiness.
- Use room temperature egg whites to achieve maximum volume and even distribution on pecans.
- For a low-sugar version, substitute part of the sugar with a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 74 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg