Sugared Pecans

Sugared Pecans are easy to make and deliciously addictive! Delicious for snacking and as a sweet and crunchy topping for salads or desserts. And a perfect edible gift for the holidays!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas, easy, edible gift, gluten free, quick

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups raw pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until smooth and foamy. Whisk in sugar and salt. Add pecans and stir to coat evenly.
Pour coated pecans onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer with a rubber spatula.
Bake, stirring gently every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes total, until coating is a light golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

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Notes

I like to use superfine sugar for this recipe, but standard granulated sugar works fine too.
Makes 4 Cups or 16, 1-ounce servings

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