Southern Church Lady Pecans
These sweet, crispy pecans have a glossy, sugary coating with a warm hint of cinnamon and vanilla, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pecan Halves, toasted or raw
- 1 Egg White
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla until frothy.
- Toss the pecans in the egg white mixture until evenly coated.
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss to coat.
- Spread the pecans on the baking pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before storing.
Notes
Store cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pecans, candied nuts, Southern recipe, holiday snacks, dessert table
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