Description
Indulge in the sweet and crunchy delight of Easy Candied Pecans! This simple recipe transforms pecan halves into a luscious treat that’s perfect for topping salads, enhancing desserts, or savoring as a snack. With only a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up these gluten-free and dairy-free goodies in just 15 minutes. Their addictive combination of sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla makes them an irresistible addition to any gathering or cozy night in. Get ready to impress your guests—or simply treat yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg white
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy.
- Add pecan halves to the egg mixture and coat well.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer pecans to the sugar mixture; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool completely before enjoying or storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg