Candied Pecans are so addicting, you won’t be able to stop eating them! An easy to make, delicious snack recipe for parties, holidays and game days!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon water
- 3 cups whole pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mix the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white together with the vanilla extract and water. Add the pecans and toss well to make sure all the nuts are coated in the egg white mixture.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the nuts and toss so that the sugar is coating all the nuts completely. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 30 minutes, tossing the nuts once in between cooking time.
- Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet and then store in a container for up to a week at room temperature. (*See Note)
Recipe Notes
Store: Store the pecans in an air tight container or a resealable storage bag for up to a week at room temperature. If stored in the refrigerator, they will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks.
Freeze: After making the candied pecans, let them cool completely and then transfer to an air tight container or a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months. Take out the portion that you need, even a handful, and let the nuts thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
