Description
These Valentine Homemade Candied Pecans are a delicious blend of sweet and savory, made simply with pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Perfect for gifting or snacking!
Ingredients
- Pecan Halves
- Egg Whites
- Water
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Whisk together egg whites and water until foamy.
- Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt into the egg whites.
- Toss in pecans, coat thoroughly with the mixture.
- Spread coated pecans on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow pecans to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.
For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Re-crisp in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg