North Pole Candied Pecans
Transform your holiday snacking and gifting with these irresistibly sweet and spiced North Pole Candied Pecans! This festive treat features crunchy pecan halves coated in a flavorful blend of granulated and brown sugars, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a perfectly caramelized, aromatic finish. Easy to prepare with just a frothy egg white and vanilla mixture to bind the sugary spices, these candied pecans bake to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Perfect for holiday parties, edible gifts, or as a decadent topping for salads and desserts, these candied pecans capture the cozy essence of the season. Store in an airtight container to enjoy these festive bites for up to two weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla extract, and water together until frothy. This should take about 1–2 minutes.
Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until all the pecans are evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated pecans and toss until the pecans are fully coated with the sugary mixture.
Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow even baking.
Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes to ensure they toast evenly and the coating caramelizes without burning.
Once the pecans are golden and fragrant, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as they cool.
Store the cooled candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy them as a snack, sprinkle them on salads, or package them as festive gifts for the holiday season!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.5 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 280.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
