Simple Homemade Candied Pecans
These perfectly crisp, spiced pecans taste just like the ones from a country market and come together quickly in your oven.
recipesbynani.comThere is something truly special about the smell of sweet, toasted pecans filling the kitchen. These candied nuts are a favorite in my house because they have that wonderful crunch and just the right amount of warm spice from the cinnamon and allspice. They are perfect for snacking or gifting to friends and family.
My secret tip for the best texture is to watch them closely while they bake. You want the sugar coating to be bubbling and golden, but not dark enough to burn. Let them cool completely on the tray before you try one, because that is when the magic happens and they get their signature snap.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until the mixture is very frothy.
- 3
Add the pecan halves to the egg mixture and toss them well until every nut is evenly coated.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- 5
Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss everything together until the nuts are coated in the spice blend.
- 6
Spread the pecans in a single layer onto your prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 1 hour, stirring the nuts every 15 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
💡 Tips
Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. They are delicious tossed into a fresh autumn salad or served on a cheese board for a bit of extra sweetness.
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