Coveted and giftable, sugared pecans are a holiday favorite. No candy making required! Simply toss pecans with spices, sugar, and an egg white, then bake them until sweet and crunchy.
In this recipe
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What are Sugared Pecans?
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How Long Do Sugared Pecans Last?
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Personalize this recipe
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Giving away candied pecans
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Ways to use candied pecans
Sugared pecans have to be one of the easiest candies to make. No worries about melting sugar, moisture or candy thermometer. Simply coat the pecans with an egg white solution and then coat them again with a little sugar and spices. Put them in the oven and bake them for half an hour.
Sugared pecans are a dangerous snack!
The only problem? They are so sweet. A friend of mine made me promise not to bring her anything; The last batch that crossed her path never made it to her kids! Muchas gracias to Heidi H. for the recipe.
love pecans? Try these other recipes!
- pecan pie
- Pecan Chocolates
- Sweet potato pie with pecan topping
- Pecan Pie Slices
- Caramelized Pecan Pie
What are Sugared Pecans?
Sugared pecans are pecans that have been glazed or coated with a coating of sugar that sometimes contains spices. You may see them as flavored pecans or candied pecans.
How Long Do Sugared Pecans Last?
Sugared pecans can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks, or longer depending on humidity.
You can also store these in the freezer for a few months.
To keep your pecans from getting sticky, put one of those silica gel packs (like the ones that shoeboxes or seaweed packs come in) inside to keep moisture down.
Personalize your candied pecans
We use traditional holiday seasonings in this recipe, but feel free to adjust the flavors to your liking.
- A bit of cayenne will add some fire.
- A hint of cocoa will appeal to chocolate lovers.
- A hint of ground cardamom gives these a Scandinavian or South Asian vibe.
- Replace all spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or Chinese five spice.
- Decorate them with a bit of citrus zest.
- Swap out your favorite nut for pecans. Try walnuts, almonds, cashews or another combination.
How to gift candy pecans
Candied pecans make thoughtful Christmas gifts for co-workers and neighbors. As they ship well, they are perfect for distant friends and family. Wrap them in small cellophane bags tied with ribbons or use mason jars. Add a handwritten label for a special touch.
Ways to Use Sugared Pecans
Sugared pecans aren’t just for snacking. They are great for garnishing desserts. Try them on homemade vanilla ice cream or cheesecake, like this Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake. Or add them to salads, like this Pecan and Goat Cheese Mixed Salad.
From the editors of Simply Recipes
Sugared pecans
ingredients
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1/2 Cup sugar
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1 teaspoon Cinammon
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3/4 teaspoon Salt
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1/4 teaspoon Ground carnations
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 protein
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1 tablespoon water
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8th ounces (about 2 cups) pecans
method
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Preheat the oven:
Preheat oven to 300°F.
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Mix sugar, salt and spices in a bag:
Place the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg in a plastic bag. Shake to mix.
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Coat the pecans:
In a medium bowl, beat the egg, water and vanilla until fluffy. Add the pecans and toss to coat well.
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the pecans out of the bowl and place in the bag with the sugar and spices. In the bag, shake the pecans and make sure they are well coated.
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On a prepared baking sheet, bake the pecans:
Bake for 30 minutes on a baking pan lined with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or lightly greased aluminum foil.
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Halfway through the baking time, stir the pecans with a fork.
Let cool completely before serving.
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
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| 255 | calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 17g | carbohydrates |
| 3g | protein |
