Candied Pecans that are Tastier AND Less Expensive

Making Candied Pecans at home is a lot simpler than you think! You only need a few basic ingredients and just ten minutes to prep this sweet, spiced snack.
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/candied-pecans/
Ingredients
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon water
2 cups pecan halves (225g)
⅓ cup sugar (66g)
⅓ cup light brown sugar tightly packed, (70g)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼-½ teaspoon allspice* optional, adjust according to your own taste
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
00:22 Combine egg white, water, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds (mixture should be foamy/frothy).
01:04 Add pecans and stir until all pecans are coated in egg white.
01:28 In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt, and allspice (if using).
02:08 Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until completely combined.
02:23 Spread nuts in an even layer onto prepared cookie sheet.
02:53 Bake on 250F (150C) for 45-50 minutes, removing cookie sheet from oven every 15 minutes and using a spatula to stir/flip the pecans (be sure to stir ALL of the sugar mixture as well, or it may burn to the pan).
03:22 After baking, allow to cool at least 15 minutes before enjoying.
Store candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
*Allspice is optional but the candied pecans that I usually buy from the Amish markets use it and it adds a nice extra touch.
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[@sherrysoong94]

Made this yesterday! They were wonderful and baked up perfectly on a silpat. So yummy! Thanks for the recipe and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Wonderful! Happy holidays to you as well 😊

[@satsat969]

Thank you for sharing!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you love them 😊

[@susandavis3544]

You always have such great recipes to share! Thank you.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jodistaton392]

Oh my gosh Sam, I’ve always wanted to make these for gifts, but haven’t taken the time to look up a recipe, and wow today…you gave me the easiest recipe to make them!!! I can’t wait. Thank you so much for sharing your, in my eye, professional pallet lol and recipes!!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

They're super easy to make! I hope you enjoy them! 😊

[@nancycronin601]

Look scrumptious. Will be making this week.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Great! Let me know how you like it 😊

[@christianabaeza5502]

Thank you! So easy to make. Will make great gifts if I don't eat them all first.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Haha, good luck with that! 😉

[@toniarend9090]

Those are so so good!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@luke125]

You should do a New Orleans style praline recipe Sam. Love me some pralines.

[@PjMeh]

I think I'm going to try these and in lieu of salt, use some Slap Yo Mama seasoning. 🤔

[@francesmorgan6397]

This will b my snack at Christmas 🎄🎄

[@jasonhumphries9434]

Pecans are my favorite nuts & I’m so looking forward to making this. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! :)

[@kathybray7156]

Amazing snack thanks

[@SugarSpunRun]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@rixtube77]

Thank you Sam! I'm making these babies.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Have fun! 😊

[@dipi4603]

Making these right now and the kitchen smells delicious!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love them! 😊

[@eldridgesmart5516]

Thank you very much, for another one of my favorite recipes. Now I can enjoy them fresh & warm. I hope that you & your family will have a wonderful Christmas. ✌🏾🇺🇲

[@SugarSpunRun]

That's the best way to eat them! Thank you so much--same to you! 🙂

[@PPWWSS]

Yummy

[@tiffanytaylor9240]

Delicious! Just baked these with the Mediterranean pasta salad. So Good!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much! :)

[@hudgonsphotography]

Loved this recipe!!! We had left over pecans from a pecan pie and this recipe was awesome. Cooked them on a silpat and they were perfect. I will be making these again.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Wonderful! I'm so happy you like them 😊

[@BigPeter1313]

Thank you so much for this. I had collected a bunch of big pecans in Georgia and already cracked and smoked them. I plan on using your recipe to make for Christmas gifts as well as my seasonings. Subscribed!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

What a great gift! I hope everyone loves them! :)

[@sherriristow3454]

Yummy just made some good snack and on salads

[@SugarSpunRun]

So glad you gave it a try!

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

Stop it stop it, you're killing me smalls!!! Aarrrhh!!! You always making my favorite tasty treats. Merry Christmas XOXOXO

[@SugarSpunRun]

😂😂 But they're SO good! Merry Christmas to you too 😊

[@KSENIAPEREZH915]

A very interesting recipe, the nuts must be very tasty😋👍

[@SugarSpunRun]

They certainly are! Let me know if you try them 😊

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME

[@dougkapfenstein7184]

I have a “twist” to these-I add 1/4 teaspoon reaper powder to each type of nut so they all get a little kick. Good for those that like a little heat with their sweet.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Sounds interesting! I'm not a spicy foods person, but I bet others would love to try it. Thanks for the tip! :)

[@cymonesinspirations]

Or cayenne pepper!

[@lisagill9971]

I love these. 💖👼🏻🌺

[@SugarSpunRun]

Me too! 😊

[@sewcrazybaker]

I need to make these. If there are any left, I'll take some up to my sister's house on Christmas Day. That is a HUGE "if"!

[@SugarSpunRun]

😂 I hope everyone enjoys them!

[@deliaforet8997]

Hi Sam, I just wanted to let you know that I did the spicy candied cashews. I followed your recipe from the candied pecans and added a quarter teaspoon of roasted ground Chili Thai pepper. It came out great, sweet, salty, and spicy

[@deliaforet8997]

I was able to get two pint size jars. How much would you sell this for if you did sell them. I've had people ask about it. Could you help with the prices as to what would be good and fair.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! I appreciate the feedback to make it spicy. That sounds really tasty. Unfortunately I don't know how I would price them to sell. That's really not my area of expertise. I wish I could be more helpful there. :(

[@deliaforet8997]

@Sugar Spun Run merry Christmas to you and your family. I gave the candied cashews and pecans as gifts.

[@LuzMartinez-if1dw]

Made these amazing , thank you , can I use almonds or other nuts ?

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you like them 🙂 Absolutely!

[@deliaforet8997]

I've never tried making them. I will now thank you for the tutorial. Do you have a recipe for sweet and spicy nuts? Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I don't, but I can add it to my list! 😊

[@deliaforet8997]

@Sugar Spun Run I made your recipe for the candied pecans to day they are really good is an understatement. They're out of the ballpark good. Can this recipe also be used for cashews You're right about it being cheaper to make than buying them. Thank you so much for the recipe.

[@SugarSpunRun]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed them. Cashews will work well here too. 😊

[@marcellef8302]

Thank you for the recipe. I want to use demerara sugar and cayenne pepper, for a bit of a kick. What ratio would you recommend? Thank you!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I honestly haven’t tried it. I would certainly go lighter on the cayenne to make sure it’s not too spicy. I hope you love it!

[@penneyburgess5431]

Thank you! Does monk fruit work the same as sugar? I am thinking of making these for a friend with diabetes.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I honestly don't know for sure. I think it's finer and lighter than regular granulated sugar. I also believe monk fruit sweetener is a bit sweeter than granulated sugar so a 1 to 1 substitute may be a lot and unfortunately without having tried it I can't say exactly how to do it. :(

[@rpraveena5445]

I didn't froth the egg and water with the vanilla essence. i just poured everything. is that okay:(

[@SugarSpunRun]

Honestly I'm not sure how it's going to turn out. Mixing it all together helps everything coat evenly. I hope you enjoy them! :)

[@sherriekemper1828]

Oven temp?

[@SugarSpunRun]

250F! It's always in the description 😊

[@ChescoYT]

you forgot to showcase your finished product.......

[@catherineg9943]

Could you eliminate the cinnamon so you just get the pure flavor of the pecans?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Sure! Enjoy!

[@lisamilano395]

Oven temp? Really?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Yes 250 is what you want to use