Description
These Valentine Homemade Candied Pecans offer irresistible flavor and a simple preparation, perfect for cozy nights or as elegant party treats. Enjoy a tasty, sweet experience!
Ingredients
- Pecan Halves (6 cups)
- Egg Whites (2, at room temperature)
- Water (2 tablespoons)
- Granulated Sugar (2 cups)
- Ground Cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- Salt (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites and water in a bowl until foamy.
- Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt with the whipped egg whites.
- Fold in pecan halves until well-coated.
- Spread pecans on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool pecans completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.
For a different flavor, consider using walnuts or almonds as substitutes for pecans.
Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature for optimal whipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg