Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans
These cinnamon sugar pecans have a crispy, crunchy coating and a sweet, spicy flavor. Stir them into oatmeal, scatter them on salads, use them in baked goods and give them as gifts. Save this recipe, you will want to make these all year long.
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Servings: 2 -1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1-1/2 tablespoon water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger powder optional
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 4 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 pound
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the pecans in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg whites and water to a mixing bowl and whisk together until frothy.
- Add both of the sugars, the cinnamon, ginger, salt and cayenne if using. Whisk until thick and pasty.
- Stir in the pecans until they are completely coated in the sugar mixture.
- Spread the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 325°F for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring the pecans every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 weeks.
Store in the freezer for 6 months.
