Candied Pecans

Sweet, crunchy candied pecans — perfect for salads, cheese boards, and holiday snacking.

By @natashaskitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pound pecans
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0 parchment paper
• 0 airtight container

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until frothy.
3. Add the pecans to the egg white mixture and stir until they are well coated.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until they are evenly coated.
6. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet.
9. Once cooled, break apart any pecans that are stuck together.
10. Store the candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature.