Description
These candied pecans are packed with irresistible flavor and are easy to make. With a blend of sugars and spices, they’re ideal for snacking or topping dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups raw, unsalted pecan halves
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Whip egg whites with vanilla until glossy and frothy.
- Coat pecans with whipped egg white mixture using a spatula.
- Add sugars and spices to pecans, mixing thoroughly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool on parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use room temperature egg whites for better whipping results.
Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.
Experiment with different spices for personalized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg