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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans are so simple to make with just a few ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to give as a gift, have as a fun treat, or use in salads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: food gift, spiced nuts
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 cups pecan halves 16 ounces

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
    1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white with a fork until it becomes frothy. Add in the pecans and toss until they are compltely coated.
    1 egg white, 4 cups pecan halves
  • Now add the sugar mixture. Mix throughly. Spread onto the prepared pan in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking on the pecans starting at 30 minutes. (Please note that oven temperatures vary and different baking sheets behave very differently, your best bet to avoid burning is to check on them.)
  • Remove from the oven. Once nuts cool, break apart and enjoy! Store in an air tight container for up to two weeks.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg