Description
These Valentine Homemade Candied Pecans offer an irresistible blend of crunch and sweetness. Simple to prepare, they make a perfect gift or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Pecan Halves (6 cups / about 660g)
- Egg Whites (2, at room temperature)
- Water (2 tablespoons)
- Granulated Sugar (2 cups / 400g)
- Ground Cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- Salt (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whip egg whites and water until foamy and fluffy.
- Mix in granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly.
- Coat pecans with the sugar mixture and spread on baking sheets.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.
For longer storage, freeze for up to three months.
Avoid overwhipping egg whites for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg