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Candied Pecans

These crunchy, toasty pecans are a sweet treat that's perfect for charcuterie boards, snacking, and holiday gifting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, holidays, pecans, snacks
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb halved pecans (4 cups)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (110 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 250°F. Add a SILPAT liner to a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, whisk the egg white with water until frothy. Pour over pecan halves in a large bowl and toss until coated.
  • Add sugar mixture to the pecans and toss until evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring/flipping the pecans every 15 minutes. The coating should be dry and crisp and the pecans well toasted.

Notes

The total recipe yield is about 4 1/2 cups.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g