Life Changing Candied Pecans by @starinfinitefood

1h

12 servings

πŸ₯œ

450 g

Pecans

πŸ₯š

2

Egg whites

🍬

200 g

Sugar

🧈

120 ml

Unsalted butter

🍦

1 tsp

Vanilla

πŸ§‚

0.25 tsp

Salt

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 325.

  2. Add
    • Pecans

    Add the pecans to a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.

  3. Beat
    • Egg whites

    Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

  4. Add
    • Egg whites
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla

    Add the sugar, vanilla and salt to the egg whites and gently mix to combine; it should be thick.

  5. Add
    • Pecans
    • Egg whites
    • Sugar

    Add the pecans to the egg and sugar mixture, then toss to coat.

  6. Add
    • Unsalted butter
    • Pecans

    Add the butter to the sheet pan, then add the pecans and spread.

  7. Place
    • Unsalted butter
    • Pecans

    Place in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes, so the butter melts and coats the pecans.

  8. Cool
    • Pecans

    Allow to cool before removing from the pan.

Life Changing Candied Pecans by @starinfinitefood

1h

12 servings

πŸ₯œ

450 g

Pecans

πŸ₯š

2

Egg whites

🍬

200 g

Sugar

🧈

120 ml

Unsalted butter

🍦

1 tsp

Vanilla

πŸ§‚

0.25 tsp

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Preheat the oven to 325.

  2. Step 2/8

    Add the pecans to a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.

    πŸ₯œPecans
    🍳Sheet pan
  3. Step 3/8

    Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

    πŸ₯šEgg whites
    βš™οΈHand mixer
  4. Step 4/8

    Add the sugar, vanilla and salt to the egg whites and gently mix to combine; it should be thick.

    πŸ₯šEgg whites
    🍬Sugar
    🍦Vanilla
    πŸ§‚Salt
  5. Step 5/8

    Add the pecans to the egg and sugar mixture, then toss to coat.

    πŸ₯œPecans
    πŸ₯šEgg whites
    🍬Sugar
    🍦Vanilla
    πŸ§‚Salt
  6. Step 6/8

    Add the butter to the sheet pan, then add the pecans and spread.

    🧈Unsalted butter
    πŸ₯œPecans
    🍳Sheet pan
  7. Step 7/8

    Place in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes, so the butter melts and coats the pecans.

    🧈Unsalted butter
    πŸ₯œPecans
  8. Step 8/8

    Allow to cool before removing from the pan.

    πŸ₯œPecans
    🍳Sheet pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Eggs, Sweeteners, Dairy, Spices

Ingredients

Pecans, Egg whites, Sugar, Unsalted butter, Vanilla, Salt

Allergens

Tree nuts, Eggs, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

280 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fat: 24g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 90mg, Potassium: 110mg, Calcium: 20mg, Magnesium: 30mg, Iron: 0.6mg, Zinc: 0.7mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.3mg, Vitamin A: 60IU, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Sheet pan, Hand mixer

Appliances

Oven, Stand mixer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday season

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Sticky, Crisp

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Vanilla, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 weeks (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight), fridge : 3-4 weeks (Store in an airtight container), freezer : 2-3 months (Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag,Thaw at room temperature before serving)