Candied Pecans Recipe: Sweet and Crunchy
Candied Pecans with a sweet, crunchy taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- Optional: Flaky sea salt
- Suggested Pairings: Coffee salad
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F; line a baking sheet.
- Whisk egg white, water, and vanilla until frothy.
- Coat pecans in egg mixture.
- Mix sugars, cinnamon, and salt; toss with pecans.
- Spread on sheet; bake 30–35 min, stir every 10 min.
- Cool completely; break apart.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with salt.
Notes
- Stir during baking.
- Store at room temp 2 weeks or freeze 3 months.
- Try a spicy or vegan variation.
- Pair with yogurt.