Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
These cinnamon sugar pecans are oven-roasted until perfectly crisp and coated in a sweet, spiced candy shell made from whipped egg white, vanilla, white sugar, and brown sugar. With a crackly texture and deep caramel flavor, they make an irresistible snack, salad topping, or holiday gift.
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Equipment
- Milk Frother Wand
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½-1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add 4 cups pecan halves to a large mixing bowl
- In a separate bowl, combine the ½ cup white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and ½-1 teaspoon salt
- In a small bowl or cup, froth 1 egg white and 1-1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract with a fork, mixer, or milk frother (recommended)
- Pour the egg white onto the pecans and stir thoroughly to coat
- Add sugar and spice mixture and stir to coat
- Spread the pecans onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent clumping and ensure even toasting
- Remove from oven and let cool completely for 1 hour
- Store in a airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Notes
This recipe can be easily halved if you don’t want four cups of nuts. Just use half of the ingredients, except the egg whites. Use the full egg to froth and then only stir in what you need to thoroughly coat everything.
Frothing is key; it makes all the difference in texture. When the egg white is whipped to soft peaks, it coats the pecans evenly and prevents sugar puddles on the tray. It can start to burn or make all of the pecans stick together. I bought mine at Ikea for under $3. It can also be used to mix homemade salad dressings.
Moisture in the pecans can keep them from being crisp and toasted and instead be chewy and soft. It’s a simple step to make the final product outstanding.
Nutrition
Calories: 896kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 896kcal