This easy candied pecans recipe is the perfect blend of salty and sweet. These crunchy pecans are great for snacking on, gifting, sprinkling on salads, or topping ice cream.
Preheat oven to 250° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white, vanilla, and water until frothy.
Pour the pecan halves into the egg white mixture and stir to evenly coat.
Pour the pecans into the sugar mixture and stir to evenly coat.
Spread the pecans evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, trying to keep them in a single layer.
Bake for 20 minutes, stir, then bake another 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let set. Once slightly cooled, break apart any pecans that are stuck together and serve.
Notes
If you like a sharp salty to sweet contrast, you can use salted pecans or increase the salt to a full teaspoon.If you prefer, you can use all white sugar in place of the brown sugar.Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. Longer than that, move to the fridge. If storing longer than two weeks, freeze in an airtight container for up to two months.