Description
Sweet cinnamon-kissed pecans offer a delightful crunch from Southern kitchens. Warm spices and caramelized sugar create an irresistible treat you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (8 ounces or 225 grams) pecan halves
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 small egg white
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk egg white, water, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until a light, airy foam develops.
- Gently fold pecans into the egg white mixture, ensuring each nut is thoroughly and evenly moistened.
- Combine sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate mixing vessel, creating a fragrant dry coating.
- Gradually sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans, using a spatula to tumble and coat the nuts completely.
- Transfer the sugar-dusted pecans onto a lightly greased baking sheet, arranging them in a uniform, single layer to promote even roasting.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven set at a low temperature, allowing the pecans to slowly transform and caramelize.
- Intermittently stir the pecans every quarter-hour to guarantee uniform toasting and prevent any potential burning.
- After one hour, remove the pecans when they emit a rich, toasted aroma and display a crisp, crystallized exterior.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely at room temperature, during which their sugar coating will harden and create a delightful crunch.
- Once cooled, transfer the candied pecans to an airtight container to maintain their freshness and preserve their delectable texture.
Notes
- Prep pecans thoroughly to ensure complete sugar coating, preventing clumping and creating an even, crispy texture.
- Use room temperature egg white for better adhesion and smoother mixing with sugar and spices.
- Consistent stirring during baking prevents burning and guarantees uniform caramelization of sugar on nuts.
- Allow pecans to cool completely before storing to maintain their delightful crunch and prevent moisture buildup.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, making them perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Experiment with spice variations like adding a pinch of cayenne or nutmeg for a personalized flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg