These quick and easy candied pecans are the perfect sweet treat for snacking , adding to a salad, or topping your favorite dessert! 4 ingredients is all you need!

Candied Pecans are the best snack for when you are trying to make healthy choices but still need something sweet. I love a handful of these to curb my cravings!

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How do you make candied pecans?

When people in the south talk about nuts, the kind we eat not the people we hang out with, we are usually talking about pecans.  I grew up saying PEE-CAN, which is fine, but some people say PA-CAHN.

Not really sure if there is a correct way to pronounce it, not that I am proper anyway, so I’m going to say it how I want to.

To make candied pecans you need to start with the nuts. I like to use pecan halves instead of pieces because they don’t burn as quickly and I like big nuts.

Once you check the pecans for shells, add them to a bowl and set aside.

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easy candied pecans coating

Beat the egg whites in a bowl until frothy and foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla and stir to combine. Slowly add in the pecans.

Stir to coat the pecans getting it as evenly as possible. Spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. I would use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line your pan so clean up is a lot easier.

Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to make sure they don’t burn. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

First things first.

My banana pudding recipe only uses about a cup of sugared pecans and when I do something like this I want to make a big batch and keep them handy for other things!

uses Crispy Sugared Pecans?

• mind-blowing banana pudding
• topping dessert shooters
• sweet cheese balls
• adding to snack mixes
• eating by the handful
• topping ice cream
• topping on banana cream pie

Are pecans healthy?

Pecans have high levels of two minerals that help boost metabolic health along with other properties. Plus they are full of healthy fats and are totally delicious!

Are candied pecans gluten free?

Yes they are! You can also add additional spices like cinnamon. I love cinnamon sugar pecans for my yogurt or ice cream!

how long can you store candied nuts for?

Sugared pecans last a week at room temperature, 4 weeks in the refrigerator, and 4 months in the freezer. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container!

Make a big batch of sugared pecans!

Doing things in big batches and saving for later makes prep work and weekday cooking so much easier.  With boys in school and a husband that travels, I need all the help I can get!

This recipe only takes 30 minutes but you can reap the reward of having a large batch of crispy sugared pecans ready to step up to the plate when you need them!!!

complete your desserts with

• toasted pecans
• any of these dessert shooters
• sweet snack mixes

other nut recipes to try

• Zesty Chili Lime Cashews
• Lemon Thyme Almonds
• Rosemary Pepitas
• Pickled Boiled Peanuts
• Gingersnap Coated Pecans
• Everything but the Bagel Almonds
• Smoky Paprika Almonds
• Southwest Pepitas
• Fall Spiced Nuts

easy candied pecans recipe

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