Holiday Pecans

Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly crunchy, Holiday Pecans are the ultimate festive snack or homemade gift for the season. This easy recipe transforms simple pecans into a delectable treat by coating them in a luscious mix of granulated and brown sugar combined with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. A quick frothy egg white mixture ensures every pecan is perfectly coated before baking to toasted perfection in just 40 minutes. Whether you're serving these caramelized delights as an appetizer at your holiday gathering, sprinkling them over a salad, or gifting them in colorful jars, Holiday Pecans are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep time and a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice, these candied pecans are a must-have for your seasonal celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Pecans
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy but not stiff, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the pecans to the egg white mixture and stir until they are evenly coated.

Step 4

In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.

Step 5

Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the coated pecans and toss well to ensure all the pecans are fully coated in the seasoning mixture.

Step 6

Spread the pecans out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes to ensure they cook evenly and don’t clump together.

Step 8

Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 9

Once cooled, transfer the pecans to an airtight container for storage or package them in festive bags or jars for gifting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	803 grams (803.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4116

Total Fat 288.50g	370%
Saturated Fat 24.80g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 86.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1277mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 403.80g	147%
Dietary Fiber 41.50g	148%
Total Sugars 357.00g
Protein 40.50g	81%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 459mg	35%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 1916mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 36.9%