Description
These Valentine Homemade Candied Pecans offer irresistible flavor and delightful crunch, made with simple ingredients and perfect for sharing with loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- Pecan Halves (6 cups, about 660g)
- Egg Whites (2, at room temperature)
- Water (2 tablespoons)
- Granulated Sugar (2 cups or 400g)
- Ground Cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- Salt (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Whisk egg whites and water until foamy and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt; mix until combined.
- Fold in pecans until fully coated.
- Spread pecans on baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let pecans cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months and refresh by baking at 300°F for 5 minutes.
Experiment with adding chocolate chips or other nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg