Winter Wonderland Pecans
Transform your holiday snacking and gifting with these irresistible Winter Wonderland Pecans! This sweet-and-spiced treat combines the buttery richness of roasted pecans with a festive coating of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly balanced by a touch of salt. Easy to make in under an hour, this recipe starts with pecans coated in a frothy egg white mixture that helps the spiced sugar blend stick beautifully. Baked to golden perfection, these crunchy, caramelized nuts are ideal for serving at holiday parties, sprinkling over desserts, or packaging into charming bags for thoughtful DIY gifts. With their warm, cozy flavors and delightful crunch, these candied pecans are a winter favorite the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecans
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until frothy, but not stiff.
Add the pecans to the egg white mixture and stir until the pecans are well coated.
In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Mix well.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the coated pecans, stirring to ensure every pecan is evenly coated with the spiced sugar mixture.
Spread the pecans in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, stirring the pecans every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even coating.
Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the Winter Wonderland Pecans to an airtight container for storage or package them in festive bags for gifting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 43.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1237 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% | |
*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.
