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Homemade Candied Pecans

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Homemade Candied Pecans are sweet, crunchy, and spiced to perfection. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re baked until golden and addictive—perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw pecan halves
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until frothy.
  3. Add pecans to the egg white mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the sugar mixture over the coated pecans and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as they cool.
  9. Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.Use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan version.Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice for a fall twist.Combine with other nuts like almonds or walnuts for variety.For extra crunch, bake an additional 5–10 minutes, watching closely.

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