Description
Deliciously sweet and crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Pecans coated in a mix of cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg White: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg white and water together until stiff peaks form, indicating the mixture is fluffy and stable.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract to the beaten egg white to add flavor.
- Coat Pecans: Toss the whole pecans into the egg white mixture, ensuring they are well coated on all sides.
- Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to blend the spices and sugars evenly.
- Combine Pecans and Sugar: Pour the sugar mixture over the coated pecans and mix thoroughly to cover all pecans with the cinnamon sugar blend.
- Arrange for Baking: Transfer the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the pecans for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir them to ensure even cooking and coating.
- Continue Baking: Return the pecans to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until they’re caramelized and crunchy.
- Cool Down: Remove the pecans from the oven and transfer them to a piece of aluminum foil to cool completely. This helps them crisp up further.
Notes
- If doubling the recipe, increase baking time by 10-15 minutes to ensure pecans are evenly cooked and coated.
- Make sure to stir pecans halfway through baking to prevent burning and promote even caramelization.
- Use fresh cinnamon and good quality sugars for the best flavor.
- Allow pecans to cool fully before storing to maintain their crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
