Easy Candied Pecans – Sweet, Crunchy, and Perfect Snack or Gift
Whip up a batch of irresistibly crunchy homemade candied pecans in just minutes. Sweet, crisp, and utterly addictive, they are the ultimate treat for snacking, tossing on salads or desserts, or wrapping up as a festive holiday gift.
Warning: These crunchy pecans are highly addictive!
These cinnamon candied pecans are sweet, crunchy, and really easy to make at home. They taste even better than the ones you find at fairs or markets.
Enjoy them as a quick snack, or add them to salads, yogurt, ice cream, waffles, or pancakes for extra crunch. Pack them in a jar with a ribbon and tag for a thoughtful homemade gift. They’re great for road trips too!
These easy candied pecans are crunchy and packed with flavor. They’re perfect for snacking, holiday parties, or giving as a gift in a jar.
You only need 6 simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep for this recipe. Just mix everything in a bowl, bake, and you’ll have perfectly crunchy, delicious pecans.
Add these sweet candied pecans to your holiday baking list or make them anytime you want a sweet, crunchy treat.
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make
- Only 6 ingredients
- Sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor
- Great for snacks, desserts, and gifting
Ingredients You’ll Need
Storage
These cinnamon pecans stay fresh for a long time if stored properly. Let them cool completely after baking. Store in an airtight jar or container at room temperature. They will last for up to 1 month without losing their crunch.
Tips and Variations
- Always make sure they are fully cooled before storing to avoid stickiness.
- Enjoy crispy pecans as a snack with tea or coffee, or sprinkle over salads, yogurt, ice cream, waffles, or pancakes.
- If pecans are sticky after baking, put them back in the oven for 15 – 20 more minutes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
- This recipe also works with walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, or macadamia nuts.
- Swap sugar with maple syrup, honey, or stevia for a healthier version.
Spicy Candied Pecans (Savory Version)
For a savory twist, skip the sugar and mix pecans with salt, red chili powder or cayenne pepper, garlic powder, egg white, and butter. Bake following the same instructions. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight jar for up to 1 month.
FAQs
Candied pecans stay fresh for up to 1 month at room temperature in an airtight jar. Always let them cool completely before storing.
Absolutely. This recipe works well with walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, or macadamia nuts.
If pecans feel sticky, bake them for 15 – 20 extra minutes until the coating is fully dry and crunchy.
Yes, you can replace brown sugar with maple syrup, honey, or stevia for a sugar-free version.
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Recipe
Easy Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg white (whisked)
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 140°C (285°F) for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
- Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”
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Notes
- Sprinkle over your salads, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or enjoy them as a snack with tea or coffee.
- If the pecans are still sticky after baking, return them to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes.
