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Candied Pecans

The BEST Candied Pecans! These crunchy pecans are a delicious blend of savory and sweet with a light, crispy coating. The perfect addition to your favorite salad... and equally delicious by the handful!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces whole pecans
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300° F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and salt.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites, water, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour pecans into egg mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Pour coated pecans into sugar mixture and mix well to coat.
  6. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  7. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Stir; then bake for another 15-20 minutes, until a bubbly white coating has formed on the pecans.
  8. Remove from oven; set pan aside to cool.
  9. Once cooled, break pecans apart and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 86mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g