Candied Spiced Pecans

Candied Spiced Pecans are the perfect balance of sweet, savory and crunchy. With just a handful of pantry staples, you will have a treat everyone will love. Candied spiced pecans make a wonderful holiday gift for friends and family.

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Spiced pecans are a family favorite and the original recipe was given to me by my aunt. They have become a staple in our house around the holidays. I buy a 2lb bag of pecans from Sam’s Club to make these delicious pecans to share as gifts. They are must have in our Christmas treat boxes. If you’re looking for other Christmas candy to make this season, try making our favorite peanut butter balls too.

What you will need-Grocery List

Spiced Pecans with just a handful of pantry staples and are so easy to put together. Below is a list of everything you will need to make these easy holiday treat.

• Pecan halves
• egg white
• water
• White granulated sugar
• salt
• cinnamon
• baking sheet
• aluminum foil
• cooking spray

How to make Spiced Pecans

Follow these easy steps for these sweet and crunchy candied pecans!

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
• In a small bowl, add one egg white and 1 teaspoon of water. Beat until frothy and set aside.
• Ina seperate small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• In a large mixing bowl, add pecan halves and coat well with egg mixture. Add cinnamon sugar mixture and stir until all pecans are coated.
• Add pecans to prepared baking sheet and bake on 350 for 20 min.
• Allow to cool on pan and transfer to an airtight container.

Variations to Candied Spiced Pecans

• Brown sugar: Use brown sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper, caramelized flavor. For extra richness, you can even add a bit of molasses.
• Maple-vanilla: Create a simple syrup with maple syrup and vanilla extract for a sweet, decadent coating.
• Bourbon-infused: Add a splash of bourbon to the maple-sugar glaze to infuse the pecans with a smoky, rich flavor.

Storing and Packaging Candied Spiced pecans

• For the best taste and freshness, store completely cooled pecans in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
• Pecans can be made ahead and stored in a freezer safe container for up to two months. Allow to thaw c
• Freeze peanut butter balls for up 3 months in proper freezer storage containers. Allow peanut butter balls to thaw in fridge before serving or packaging.

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Happy holiday baking, friend!