Before I share this recipe, I have to warn you: this is highly addictive and it’s very very hard not to sample the food while it’s baking, and equally hard not to keep tasting the pecans while you plate them for guests. The first time I made these, I had way too many and ended up with a stomach ache – no joke!
That said, making your own candied pecans for a get-together or office pot-luck will make you look like the star of the show and this is also a great idea for little gifts during the holiday season.
Candied Pecans
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 pound pecan halves
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned about 1 hour.
The first time I made these, I ended up with a tummy ache from snacking on them too much while stirring every 15 minutes (and then sampling the final result too much!) So, if you can eat them responsibly give them a shot.
I absolutely NEED these right now. I’m literally craving a picture. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Your recipe looks so good and it’s really easy to make
I have a full bag of pecans on hand. I will have to give them a try.
Oooh these look SO good.. I could completely see myself over indulging too 😉
Perfect for the holidays!
Oh, those look so good! They would make for a lovely homemade gift packaged in a nice jar.
I looove candied pecans. Especially in salad. oooooh
Mouthwatering crunchy snack. I like pecans, this sounds like a nice recipe.
Wow, I don’t like pecans but love walnuts so I’d make this recipe with them instead. They do look scrumptious and and I’m not surprised that you have to keep ‘testing’ them, lol I would too. 🙂
yummy, these look yummy and easy to make
I have never tried a recipe to candy nuts, but this one looks easy and fun to make.
Omg those look so very very good, these would make a great homemade gift for Christmas!
Yum this recipe looks delicious!
this looks so good we love pecans, will have to try this recipe
Sounds interesting and yummy.
Ummmm I love pecans, this recipe sounds really yummy & easy to make, thx so much for sharing it.
Yum! So easy to make!
oh my gosh those look absolutely delish!! i have this bookmarked. it will be a perfect treat for my family thanksgiving
Your turned out just beautifully!
I could NOT eat those responsibly…! 🙂
I would have zero self control with these! They sound delicious but someone would have to come over and take them from me or they would be gone!
This would be a great Christmas treat!
I need to make a double batch, half for me They look perfect for a Fall treat
I have made spiced pecans and were good, would love to try this recipe for the candied ones!!
Love that its so easy to make and looks delicious too.
These look delish, great to take to.work as a treat
These look amazing and easy to make! The only problem I see is sharing. 😂
It defeats the idea of a salad, but I sometimes add them to my salads.
These sounds amazing. Such a tasty, fall food!
ooooh – these look great! perfect for when holiday guests come over.
Looks yummy!I have half a bag of walnut halves I may try it with.Thanks!
I’ve tried this recipe before, it’s sooo good!!
I’d eat way too many and have a tummy ache too. I’m sure I wouldn’t have enough left to put out for guests or to bring to work for a pot luck.
Oh, my, these look scrumptious!!
My husband and son are thanking you in advance because they both love pecans and I will be making your recipe this weekend for them. I love that it is so easy to make.
These sound like a quick easy treat that would make for a nice addition to a cheeseboard.
My stomach just growled when I saw this lol. Looks yummy!
I know I would love these Candied Pecans. The recipe seems pretty easy to make and your photo looks really good.
that just looks so easy to make but also very yummy
Me: *adds pecans to the shopping list
Also me: *pins to pinterest so I can find this recipe quickly
Mmmm! These look way too addictive 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
YUM-meeeee I have a bag of pecans begging to be candied in my pantry right now!!!
Delicious!! Great for when company is coming over!
I love Candied Pecans. They are so good chopped up and used as a topping on a sweet potato casserole.