Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the candied pecans evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined, creating the sugary coating mix.
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla extract vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until frothy, which helps the sugar mixture stick to the pecans.
- Combine Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and fold them gently until all pecans are fully coated with the frothy mixture.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Pour the dry sugar and spice blend over the pecans and fold everything together, ensuring each pecan half is evenly coated with the sugary cinnamon mix.
- Arrange on Sheet Tray: Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the pecans at 300°F (150°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes with a rubber scraper to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature until completely cooled so they become slightly crunchy outside yet tender inside before serving or storing.
Notes
- Stirring pecans during baking ensures even caramelization and prevents burning.
- Allow pecans to cool completely to set the sugar coating properly.
- Store candied pecans in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can adjust the cinnamon or salt to taste for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
