Description
Master the art of making irresistibly crunchy candied pecans at home! This step-by-step guide shares the secrets to perfect caramelization, customizable flavor variations, and creative serving ideas. Whether you’re making a festive gift, a party snack, or an elevated topping for salads and desserts, these sweet, spiced pecans will never disappoint.
Ingredients
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2 cups pecan halves
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1 egg white
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1 tbsp water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Pan
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Whisk Wet Mixture
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In a bowl, whisk egg white and water until frothy.
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Add vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Coat the Pecans
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Toss pecans in the egg white mixture until coated.
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Add the sugar-spice mixture and mix until evenly coated.
5. Bake for Crunch
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Spread pecans on the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake for 20 minutes, stir, then bake 20 more minutes until golden brown and dry.
6. Cool & Store
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Let pecans cool completely on the pan.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
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Use fresh pecans for best flavor and texture.
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For egg-free version: use cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
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To maintain crunch, cool completely before storing.
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Stirring halfway is key to even caramelization.
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Store at room temp up to 2 weeks, refrigerate for 1 month, or freeze for 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack, Holiday Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
Keywords: candied pecans, crunchy pecans, caramelized nuts, sweet snack, holiday gift