Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

65 min
10 servings

This classic Candied Pecans recipe is a great addition to your Holiday festivities. Great as a snack, on salads, as part of a charcuterie board or as a homemade gift.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white (slightly beaten)
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground clove
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 250° F.

  2. 2

    Line 1 large or 2 small baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

  3. 3

    In large bowl, whisk egg white and water.

  4. 4

    Add pecans to bowl and stir to coat thoroughly.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl combine sugar, clove, allspice, cinnamon and salt.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle sugar and spice mixture over pecans and stir to coat thoroughly.

  7. 7

    Spread evenly on baking sheet(s).

  8. 8

    Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Immediately loosen pecans from baking sheets by shaking or using a spatula.

  10. 10

    Allow to completely cool and store in an airtight container.