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Quick and Easy Candied Pecans: Sweet and Crunchy Snack

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Make perfectly sweet and crunchy candied pecans fast using this simple recipe. These glazed pecans are ideal for snacking, topping salads, or giving as homemade holiday gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until it is slightly frothy. Add the water and whisk briefly to combine.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt together.
  4. Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated pecans. Toss gently until all the nuts are covered with the cinnamon sugar coating.
  6. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not let them touch.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and stir the pecans to separate them.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the coating is dry and the pecans are lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  9. Remove the pecans from the oven and immediately transfer them to a piece of clean parchment paper to cool completely. They will become crunchy as they cool.
  10. Once cool, break apart any clusters. Store your sweet crunchy pecans in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For an old-fashioned flavor, reduce the cinnamon slightly and add a pinch of nutmeg to the sugar mixture.
  • If you prefer a stovetop method, cook the sugar, spices, and water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble. Add the pecans and stir constantly until the sugar crystallizes and coats the nuts. Spread immediately to cool.
  • These homemade pecan snacks are excellent crumbled over vanilla ice cream or used as a salad topping.

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