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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans are a sweet n' salty protein packed snack. Perfect for adding to salads, on top of candied yams or give away as holiday gifts!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Holiday gifts, snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 65kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound raw pecan halves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne and salt together in a bowl. Whisk together egg white and water in another bowl.
  • Toss pecan halves with egg white and water. Make sure the pecans are coated.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the pecans and toss to coat. Mix well.
  • Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until coating is cooked.

Notes

Nutrition facts for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg