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Candied Pecan Recipe

Candied Pecan Recipe - Gluten Free - Easy Snack or Salad Topper

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 cups of candied nuts
Perfectly toasted pecans coated in a cinnamon sugar and vanilla mixture. The pecans have a hard candied coating/shell, making the perfect crispy bite. The flavor reminds me of the cones of nuts you get at a faire. Eat as a snack. Top salads, popcorn, ice cream, or cereal. Add to trail mix. Sprinkle on sweet potato casseroles.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar or golden coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups pecan halves (raw, unsalted), or other nut like almonds, cashews

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, add the dry ingredients except for the pecans. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
    ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt
  • In a large bowl, add the wet ingredients. Whisk until frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
    1 egg white, 1 teaspoon water, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Add the pecans to the wet ingredients, and toss until well coated in the mixture.
    4 cups pecan halves
  • Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture to the pecans. Stir the pecans around until completely coated.
  • Spread pecans out in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and stir the pecans. Tip: Make sure they are still in a single layer.
  • Bake an additional 13-15 minutes. The sugars should have crystallized and the pecans should feel hard to the touch.
  • Remove from oven, and allow to cool completely before storing.

Notes

Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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