Candied Pecans
Southern Candied Pecans are so easy to make and a wonderful treat! They also make a great gift during the holiday season.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together the white sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix the egg white with the vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Put the pecans in the egg white and mix well with a spoon to coat all the pecans. Pour the pecans into the sugar mixture and mix until all the sugar has coated the nuts. Spread on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Stirring well every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Notes
Store in airtight container for up to a month. You can double or triple the recipe or make as much as you like. This makes 3 cups.