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Easy Candied Pecans

These candied pecans are equal parts sweet, crunchy, and delicious. Plus, they're super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (if desired).
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, cayenne, egg white, vanilla extract, and water to a bowl and stir until combined.
  • Add the pecans to the bowl with the brown sugar mixture and stir until all of the pecans are fully coated.
  • Transfer the pecans to a sheet pan, spread them out, and bake them at 350°F for 20 minutes. They will start to puff up while baking, then deflate. This is when you'll know they're done! 
  • Once the pecans are out of the oven, let them cool completely (this is important!) so that they'll harden.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Cups | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 20.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 79.7mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 13.3g