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Candied Pecans and Almonds

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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These candied pecans and almonds are an easy, delicious holiday treat that also make for an excellent DIY gift! They have a sweet, crunchy, spiced coating that's absolutely addictive. Disclaimer: it's pretty difficult to stop eating these!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted almonds
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • Optional: Pinch of cayenne

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250˚F.
  2. Lightly grease a nonstick sheet pan with cooking spray or oil. 
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg white, water and vanilla until frothy. Add in the pecans and almonds and stir until well coated. 
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cayenne if using. Pour sugar mixture over the nuts and stir well until the nuts are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the nuts in an even layer on the baking sheet and place on the middle rack of your oven. Stir the nuts every 15 minutes, baking for a total of 55-60 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, stir, and let cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

If you don't want to use a mix of almonds and pecans, you can just use 3 cups of one variety. You can also use other nuts in this recipe, like walnuts, peanuts and cashews. 

Storage: Once they are completely cooled, store in an airtight container. They will keep for a few weeks at room temperature, or a bit longer in the refrigerator. You can also store these in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

DIY gift: Transfer the candied pecans and almonds to a nice glass jar with a lid, then tie a ribbon around the top and add a cute handmade label. Voilà! The easiest homemade gift for friends, coworkers, hosts/hostesses and more. 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Candied Pecans and Almonds
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8.3 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 11.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
  • Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 3.2 g

Find it online: https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/candied-pecans-and-almonds/