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Crunchy Candied Pecans

5 from 2 votes
These crunchy candied pecans are the easiest and most addicting snack. Oven-baked and truly divine, this recipe will be your new go-to for entertaining.
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:40 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack, sweet treat
Keyword: after-school, appetizer, Christmas, holiday, snacky snack, thanksgiving, winter
Servings: 16
Author: Gabi Fletcher

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups pecans or any nut*
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnnamon
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300° F. Line an aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium to a large bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy and airy. It will take about 60-90 seconds.
  • Next, add in your sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Add the pecans and coat them EVENLY.
  • Now pour the pecans onto the lined baking sheet and spread them out. Bake for 15 minutes before stirring. Check and stir the pecans with a spatula every 10 minutes after the initial 15 to ensure even baking. Total baking time will be about 30-40 minutes.
  • Once the pecans have absorbed all the wet coating, they will become crystallized. That means they are done! Some ovens cook faster or slower than others, so just keep an eye on them!
  • These taste the best fresh from the oven, but they are so amazing any time of the day! These pecans will store for up 2 weeks in an air-tight container.

Notes

*For nut substitutions, I recommend almonds, hazelnuts, or cashews! Any nut will be delicious, though. You can also do part pecans, part almonds, or whatever you have on hand to create a mixed candied nut batch!