This candied pecans recipe is easy with classic flavor: sweet, spiced and a little salty! They store well and are…
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This candied pecans recipe is easy with classic flavor: sweet, spiced and a little salty! They store well and are extremely versatile.

They’re crunchy, irresistibly sweet and salty, and totally classic: try this homemade Candied Pecans recipe! This classic American recipe is ubiquitous for good reason: these little sweet morsels are just that good. This is our master recipe that makes perfectly crunchy, sweet candied pecans with little effort: no food thermometer needed. It’s got just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness, and it takes a load of will power to stop eating them once you make up a batch. Throw them on salads, over ice cream, or just snack on them plain!
Ingredients for candied pecans

Candied pecans are pecans that are coated in a crunchy sugar coating. They’re typically coated in egg whites, sugar, and spices, then baked until crispy. Glazed pecans are similar, but they have a smoother, glossy exterior. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Pecan halvesGranulated sugar Light brown sugar: a mix of brown and white sugar yields the best, most developed flavorCinnamonGround gingerVanilla Egg white: egg white helps the sugar and spices adhere to the nuts and it adds a glossy, firm exteriorSalt

How to make candied pecans

This candied pecans r...