Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

Dessert
50 min
16 servings
246 kcal / serving

These candied pecans are easy to make and the perfect addition to salads, desserts or just for snacking!

Ingredients

  • 1 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspooncinnamon
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1egg white
  • 1 tablespoonwater
  • 1 poundpecans

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl combine the first 3 ingredients.  Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk the water with the egg white until airy and light. Add the pecan halves and stir to coat.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans.  Mix together evenly and spread evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake for about 40 minutes, until pecans are browned and the sugar has caramelized.  Be sure to stir the pecans regularly as they cook.