Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg white (30g), US grade A, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 cups (300g) pecan halves, preferably fresh

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until slightly frothy.
  2. Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg white mixture, whisking until well combined and slightly thickened.
  3. Add the pecan halves to the bowl and stir until evenly coated with the sugar mixture. Ensure all pecans are thoroughly covered.
  4. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer in the large skillet.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar coating melts, then recrystallizes and turns golden brown. This will take approximately 10-12 minutes. Be patient and stir constantly to prevent burning.
  6. Once the pecans are nicely candied, immediately transfer them to a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Use a spatula or fork to separate the pecans as they cool to prevent them from clumping together.
  7. Allow the pecans to cool completely before serving or storing. The Best Candied Pecans should be crunchy and delicious after cooling.