Candied pecans are a delightful treat, perfect for snacking or adding a sweet crunch to salads, desserts, or even as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt. Here's a simple recipe to make your own:
INGREDIENTS
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups (16 oz) pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 225.
- In a large bowl beat/whisk the egg whites, water, and vanilla.
- Add pecans to the egg white mixture and stir to coat.
- Mix together the sugar, salt and cinnamon, then pour over the pecans in the egg white mixture, stirring to coat.
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before storing.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups (16 oz) pecans
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 225.
- In a large bowl beat/whisk the egg whites, water, and vanilla.
- Add pecans to the egg white mixture and stir to coat.
- Mix together the sugar, salt and cinnamon, then pour over the pecans in the egg white mixture, stirring to coat.
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before storing.

