Description
Enjoy these Valentine Homemade Candied Pecans for their irresistible sweetness and crunch. Made with simple ingredients, they are perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups pecan halves
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites and water until foamy and fluffy using a mixer.
- Fold in sugar, cinnamon, and salt until it resembles thick meringue.
- Add pecan halves and stir until coated.
- Spread pecans on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on sheets before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Use unsalted pecans for better control over flavor.
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better fluffiness.
Watch baking time closely for perfect color and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg