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Candied Pecans

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Cooking Temp: 300  F
Description

Candied Pecans are always delicious, why do you need a reason?

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, lite
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces pecans (Halves or chopped)
  • 1 large egg (whisked)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prep oven and baking sheet

    Heat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper 

  2. 2
    MixMix the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt and cayenne to a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  3. 3
    Toss the pecans

    In a separate large mixing bowl, add the pecans and whisked egg white and gently toss until the pecans are evenly coated. Add in the sugar mixture and gently toss until the pecans are evenly coated.

  4. 4
    Bake

    Spread the pecans out in a single even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the nuts and give them a brief stir. Bake for 20 minutes more or until the pecans are fragrant and the sugar coating is cooked.

    Note that the sugar coating will continue to harden and dry once the pecans are out of the oven.
  5. 5
    Serve or StoreCool. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire cooling rack and let the pecans cool to room temperature. Serve and enjoy immediately, or transfer the pecans to a sealed container to store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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