Candied Pecans Recipe

These easy Candied Pecans are crunchy and sweet and great for topping on salads, as part of a charcuterie board, giving as holiday gifts, or to enjoy as a snack. Any nut can be substituted, and they can be made in the oven or on the stove!

Quick and Easy Candied Pecans

Thanks to a skillet and the stovetop, you can make these easy candied pecans in under 10 minutes. This recipe can be used with other varieties of nuts, too. We especially love walnuts and cashews.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: Makes 2 cups

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/4 cup, calories 176, Fat 15.4g, Saturated Fat 1.3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 147.4mg, Carbohydrate 10.1g, Fiber 2.4g, Sugar 7.5g, Protein 2g

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, see notes
• Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons orange zest, optional
• 2 cups (6 ounces) pecan halves

Instruction:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, vanilla, water, and the orange zest (optional) to a medium skillet. Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring often until the brown sugar melts into a bubbling sauce, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the pecans so that the brown sugar sauce coats them. Cook, stirring the entire time, until the pecans look candied and smell nutty, 2 to 3 minutes. As the nuts heat up in the pan, the sauce will slowly coat them and become shiny. Watch closely as the nuts cook so that they do not burn.
4. Transfer the candied pecans to the prepared baking sheet and spread into one layer. Allow the pecans to cool down, and then break them up before serving.
5. Store cooled candied nuts in an airtight container. They will last at room temperature for one week, in the refrigerator for a few weeks and in the freezer for a month, if not longer.

Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans are a great topping for salads, main dishes, and desserts! They are also good eaten by the handful and make a great gift during the holiday months!

Prep: 10min

Total: 55min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 14 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups unsalted pecans halves
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon water

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, add sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Add the pecans and gently toss until the pecans are well coated. Add the sugar and cinnamon mixture and toss until pecans are covered.
4. Spread the pecans out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. The sugar mixture will harden on the pecans.
5. Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet. When completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Candied Pecans

These easy baked candied pecans are the perfect DIY gift during the holiday season. Double or triple the recipe, then portion generous handfuls in gift bags.

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Yield: 1 – 2 qt.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 lb. pecan halves (about 4 cups)

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla extract until very foamy, about 1 minute. Add the pecans and stir until well coated. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss until fully coated. Spread pecans into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir and spread out evenly again. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the nuts are very fragrant and are starting to darken in color. Let the pecans fully cool in the pan on a wire rack (the sugar will harden as it cools). Break into individual pieces. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.

Candied Pecans

These easy Candied Pecans crunchy and sweet with perfect caramelized pecans flavor. They’re great for topping on salads, as part of a charcuterie board, giving as holiday gifts, or to enjoy as a snack.

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 995 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 81 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Sodium 603 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 56 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces unsalted pecans halves (, (about 4 cups))
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon water

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg white, vanilla, and water until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the pecans to the egg whites mixture and gently toss to coat. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir gently until the pecans are well coated.
5. Spread the pecans into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet.
7. When completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

How to Make Candied Pecans | Easy Candied Pecans Recipe

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How to make candies pecans?

1. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. …
2. Add pecans to egg white mixture and toss to coat. …
3. Pour nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so they don’t stick to the pan as they cook.
4. Bake at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes, giving them a toss every 15 minutes.