Cinnamon Spiced Candied Pecans

A jar of candied pecans with a striped Christmas towel and a pan of other pecans oin the back.

Cinnamon Spiced Candied Pecans

These cinnamon spiced candied pecans are the best I've tasted! They make a great snack or salad topper and are excellent homemade gifts as well. All you need are a handful of ingredients and about 40 minutes to make them!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups pecans halves
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Put the egg white into a mixing bowl and whisk until foamy.
Add the vanilla extract to the egg white and whisk to combine. Set aside.
In small bowl mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until really well combined.
Add the pecans to the egg white mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss them again until they're evenly coated in the sugar mixture.
Spread the pecans onto your sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning once half way through. Cool and serve or store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Be sure to line your pan with parchment or a silicone pan liner to prevent sticking. If you’re still worried, you can also give the liner a light coat of cooking spray (although it shouldn’t need it).

Make sure you whisk the egg white until it’s nice and foamy. If you’re not in the mood for arm day, you can always use a mixer with the whisk attachment. Just make sure you don’t overdo it and accidentally make meringue.

I like to mix all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. After fully coating the pecans, I sprinkle the mixture on top and toss it well. This way each pecan gets all of the flavors.

Make sure you turn them once halfway through the cooking process.

Keep a watchful eye on the oven. Remember that all ovens are different! I recommend checking in on your cinnamon candy pecans recipe after about 30 minutes in the oven to avoid burning — or undercooking — them.

Ingredients to prep ahead- There isn't much you can do to prep here... this recipe moves super quickly once you get going. That said, if you purchase pecans in their shells, remove them before you begin.

Leftovers and storage- Make sure to let the pecans cool completely before storing to keep them from sticking together. They'll keep for about a month in an airtight container at room temperature and even longer in the refrigerator. You could also freeze them for up to 3 months.

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