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Easy Homemade Candied Pecans

These sweet and crunchy candied pecans are the perfect snack for parties or homemade gifts.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026
Easy Homemade Candied Pecans
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
60 minutes
Total
70 minutes
Serves
8

There is something so special about the smell of toasted nuts filling the kitchen. These candied pecans are a favorite in my house because they are incredibly simple to make, and they always disappear way faster than I expect them to.

I love keeping a batch on hand for whenever guests stop by. They add such a lovely crunch to a fresh salad or a simple cheese board, and they look beautiful packed into little jars with a ribbon as a thoughtful gift for friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until the mixture is light and frothy.

  3. 3

    Add the pecan halves to the bowl and stir until every nut is well coated.

  4. 4

    In a small separate bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt together.

  5. 5

    Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss everything together until the nuts are evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Spread the pecans in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake for one hour, stirring the nuts every fifteen minutes to make sure they toast evenly.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. If you want a little extra zing, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar mix for a spicy kick.

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