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Silver bowl of candied pecans.

Candied Pecans

Course: Happy Hour
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: Megan
5 from 1 vote
Flavored with cinnamon, candied pecans are easy to make and great for gifting.
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 cups pecans about 1 pound
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or reusable baking liner.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until frothy. Add pecans and fold to coat with the egg white mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle over the pecans and stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread pecans onto baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until coating is dry.
  • Let pecans cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Makes about 4 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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