Description
Holiday Spiced Candied Pecans are a festive delight that encapsulates the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Coated in a sweet and spicy mixture, these crunchy pecans are perfect for snacking or gifting. Their irresistible flavor and delightful aroma will fill your home with holiday cheer, making them a cherished treat at family gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile, they can also add a festive touch to salads and desserts, enhancing any dish with their unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Fold in pecans until each is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving dish or jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, add cayenne pepper or experiment by swapping pecans for walnuts or almonds. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness.