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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
16
servings
Calories
221
kcal
Author
Marissa Stevens
Ingredients
2
egg whites
1
cup
white sugar
1/2
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
Nutrition
Calories:
221
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
79
mg
|
Potassium:
107
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
15
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.2
mg
|
Calcium:
17
mg
|
Iron:
0.6
mg