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Easy Homemade Candied Pecans

Sweet, crunchy homemade candied pecans with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for snacking, salads, desserts, or holiday gifts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups Raw pecan halves
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg white lightly beaten

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the pecan halves with the beaten egg white until evenly coated.
  4. Add the sugar mixture to the pecans and stir until all nuts are well coated.
  5. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Let the candied pecans cool completely to achieve maximum crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.