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candied pecans

Delicious crunchy candied pecans with a sweet cinnamon coating, perfect for snacking or topping desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pecan halves
  • 2 large egg whites egg whites beaten
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Beat egg whites with a whisk for a minute until frothy. Add sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Beat again. Fold in pecan halves until completely coated.
  2. Line a 15x10x1 inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour pecans onto parchment and bake in a 225°F oven for one hour. Stir pecans every 15 minutes.
  3. Remove and cool completely. ENJOY!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.