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Southern Church Lady Pecans

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Crisp, sweet, and warmly spiced candied pecans with a delicate crunchy shell, perfect for snacking or as dessert toppings.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Pecan Halves
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
  4. Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until coated.
  5. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour the sugar mixture over the coated pecans and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Spread the coated pecans out evenly on the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  10. Store in a sealed container or freezer-safe bag.

Notes

Use room temperature egg white for best coating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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