Southern Comfort Crunch Pecans
Indulge in the irresistible blend of sweet, salty, and spiced perfection with Southern Comfort Crunch Pecans—a quintessential Southern snack that’s perfect for sharing, gifting, or elevating your favorite desserts. This easy-to-make recipe combines buttery pecan halves coated in a frothy egg white mixture, dusted with a tantalizing blend of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a hint of salt for balanced flavor. Baked to golden perfection, these pecans are crisp, caramelized, and bursting with warm cinnamon notes. Whether served as a snack or used to complement salads and ice creams, these crunchy delights are a quick crowd-pleaser that can be prepped in just 10 minutes. Make your holidays, parties, or cozy evenings incredibly memorable with Southern Comfort Crunch Pecans!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy but not stiff. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until all pecans are generously coated with the sugar mixture.
Melt the unsalted butter and spread it evenly across the lined baking sheet.
Pour the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them into a single, even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become crisp as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the Southern Comfort Crunch Pecans to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy as a snack, gift, or topping for desserts and salads!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.2 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1264 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1133 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.
