Do you love pecans? If you do, give Preppy Kitchen‘s easy candied pecans recipe a try! Pecans have a sweet, buttery flavor and a soft, crumbly texture when eaten raw. But when roasted, they become crunchy with an intense nutty flavor. This recipe adds a sweet, caramelized coating to these delicious nuts, making them the perfect treats to munch on this Fall.
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To make homemade candied pecans, you need granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, an egg white, water, vanilla extract, and pecan halves. It is super easy to make and not as complicated as it may seem. Give these candies a try!
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Homemade Candied Pecans Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 pound of pecan halves
How to Make Candied Pecans
Step 1:
Start by preheating your oven to 300F then lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
In a small bowl, add sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, add the egg white, water, and vanilla, Whisk until light and foamy for about 1 minute. Next, add the pecans and stir until well-coated.
Step 4:
Sprinkle in the sugar mixture. Stir until pecans are evenly coated with the mixture.
Step 5:
Transfer to the prepared sheet pan. Spread the pecans out evenly in a single layer.
Step 6:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. After baking, stir the nuts, then continue baking until they smell toasted and fragrant and the coating is dry for about 15 minutes more.
Step 7:
Once done baking, let the pecans cool completely on the pan. As they cool, the sugar will harden. Break up any chunks. Serve the pecans right away or place them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Easy Candied Pecans Recipe
