Homemade Candied Pecans

4.97 from 27 votes

Homemade Candied Pecans are a quick, easy and delicious recipe. These oven baked brown sugar spiced pecans are perfect on salads or sweet potatoes too!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Krissy Allori

Equipment

parchment paper
baking sheet
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 large egg white
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pure ceylon cinnamon is best, can also use pumpkin pie spice
8 ounces raw pecan halves about 2 cups
flaked sea salt optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F if using a baking stone, otherwise preheat the oven to 300°F if using a metal baking sheet. If using a metal baking sheet, you can line with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up, if desired. Pour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter onto the baking stone or baking sheet.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg white, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the 8 ounces raw pecan halves and toss until they are fully coated. Spread the coated pecans onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in preheated for up to 30 minutes, stirring the pecans every 5 minutes and checking on them to ensure they don't over cook. I let mine cook the full 30 minutes because they are much less likely to burn on a baking stone compared to a metal baking sheet. Keep in mind that oven temperatures vary and yours may be done MUCH sooner. Trust your nose. If using flaked sea salt, sprinkle small amounts on the hot nuts before they cool.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes and be sure to stir a couple times as they cool so they don't stick together. Store in airtight container once they are fully cooled.

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Notes

Yields 2 cups candied nuts.

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