Crispy Candied Pecans
Crispy Candied Pecans are the ultimate sweet treat. Pecans are covered in a sweet cinnamon coating and baked to crispy perfection. They make a great topping for pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake and are a great holiday gift.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until very frothy.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- Stir in pecans until they are all evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the sheet pan. A fork works well to separate them.
- Bake the pecans for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes and spreading back into a single layer. Bake until the pecans are crispy and the egg white is completely dry.
- Let pecans cool completely on sheet pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
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