Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

This recipe for candied pecans is pecan halves coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and baked to crispy and crunchy perfection. Candied pecans are perfect for salads, snacking or package them up for a fun homemade gift idea!

 CourseSnack

 CuisineAmerican

 Keywordcandied pecans, sugared pecans

 Prep Time5 minutes

 Cook Time30 minutes

 Total Time35 minutes

 Servings servings

 Calories253kcal

 AuthorDinner at the Zoo

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon water
• 8 ounces pecan halves

INSTRUCTIONS

1.            Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a sheet pan with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper.

2. Place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white with the water until the mixture is frothy. Pour the pecans into the egg white mixture and toss to coat. Pour in the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir until nuts are thoroughly coated in the sugar.
4. Place the nuts in a single layer on the sheet pan.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time, until the coating on the nuts has hardened.
6. Cool completely and store in an airtight container until ready for use

Source  https://www.dinneratthezoo.com      

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