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A small glass jar filled with candied pecan pieces with a bowl of salad and raw pecans in the upper corners of the photo.
Rachel Koller

Candied Pecan Pieces

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Learn to make delicious candied pecan pieces at home with this easy recipe—cheaper than store-bought and perfect for salads or snacking!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Snacks & Appetizers

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pecans chopped
  • 50-60 g egg whites about 1 1/2 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, water, and vanilla until frothy.
  3. Add chopped pecans to the egg mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans, stirring until fully coated.
  6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (this is optional but it makes clean up a breeze). Spread pecans in an even layer. Bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until no longer sticky.
  7. Let cool completely before storing or serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

Notes

Once the nuts have cooked for a total of 45 minutes, if not done, begin checking every 5 minutes.

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