Candied Pecans
This irresistible Candied Pecans recipe makes sweet, crunchy, sugared pecans with a meringue coating. Put them in jars to give as gifts!
Servings 16
Calories 275kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups pecan halves about 1 lb.
- ½ cup salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275˚F. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Beat two egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the sugar mixture a little at a time while beating at medium-high speed. Beat meringue until stiff peaks form and the meringue is glossy. Beat in the vanilla extract. Fold the pecans into the meringue.
- Pour the melted butter into a large rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the coated pecans over the butter in the pan in an even layer.
- Bake at 275˚F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the butter is absorbed and the glazed pecans are browned.
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Notes
Stored pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Recipe adapted from Oprah magazine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
