Best 11 Sweet Coated Pecans Recipes

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Sweet coated pecans are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed on their own or as a topping for other desserts. They are also a great way to add a touch of sweetness to salads or other savory dishes. With a variety of different recipes available, you are sure to find one that fits your taste. Whether you prefer a crunchy coating or a smooth, glossy finish, there is a sweet coated pecan recipe out there for you. So grab a bag of pecans and get ready to create a sweet and satisfying snack or addition to your next meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SALTY PECANS



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We love this recipe when made with pecans, but any firm nuts, such as cashews or walnuts, will work well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Coarse salt
1 pound pecans (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together sugar, cream, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add pecans, and stir until well coated. Spread pecans on baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until browned and toasted, 20 to 22 minutes. Sprinkle pecans with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool.

SUGAR COATED PECANS



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These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.

Provided by Carolyn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.
  • In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

SWEET COATED PECANS



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Sweet flavored pecans with a cinnamon twist.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 pound pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Mix in cinnamon, sugar, salt, and water. Mix well. Stir in pecan halves, stirring until well coated. Spread on baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 225.1 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

SWEET-AND-SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 cups nuts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
2 cups unsalted pecan halves
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the oven and stir. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 more minutes. Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely on the sheet.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans have graced our family's Christmas sweet gift platters. I've also sprinkled them over my gourmet salads. They add so much in either case. I can't get enough of them! Lining the pans with parchment paper makes for easier removal of the pecans and easier cleanup!

Provided by Teressa DeJong Drenth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 2h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
5 cups hot water
10 cups pecan halves
⅔ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
  • Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BUTTERY SWEET TOASTED PECANS



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I am always looking for new party nibbles recipes. So, I grabbed this one when I saw it in the 'Fast & Fabulous Party Foods and Appetizers' cookbook.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups pecan halves
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
3 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat.
  • Stir pecans in butter for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and sugar over nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and nuts are glazed, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour pecans onto a plate and cool slightly.
  • Taste and season with salt, if needed.

CANDIED PECANS



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You can't eat just one. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and AMAZING!

Provided by Alix

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 238.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

SUGAR COATED PECANS



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These are the BEST tasting spiced nuts I've ever had. A sweet girl gave me this recipe and I have made them so many times. Great for the holidays.

Provided by LAUREL C.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F
  • Line a jelly roll pan with foil. In medium sized bowl, combine egg white with 1 tablespoon water and whisk until foamy. Add pecans and stir until nuts are coated with egg white. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour sugar mixture over moist nuts and stir to coat evenly.
  • In preheated oven,melt butter in jelly roll pan. Remove pan from oven and gently stir nuts into melted butter. Spread nuts evenly and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch them so they don't burn.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool directly in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.4, Fat 86.7, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 902.9, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 70.7, Protein 10.5

CANDY COATED PECANS



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These have become favorites of almost everyone who has tried them.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 egg white
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 dash vanilla extract
4 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Spray the wax paper with cooking spray.
  • Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Mix in pecans and stir until coated. Pour the nuts onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake until browned, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

SUGAR-COATED PECANS



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"It's impossible to stop snacking on these sweet crispy nuts, so I make several batches over the holidays in order to keep a supply on hand," Carol Crowley, West Haven, Connecticut, admits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon egg white
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add pecans and toss until well coated. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pecans and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. , Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Cool on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET & SPICY GLAZED PECANS



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I love to add these pecans to salads of all kinds. Of course, they are pretty great just as they are! Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your individual taste. Also, walnuts and mixed nuts are really good fixed this way.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a large, heavy cookie sheet.
  • In a small, heavy saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients.
  • Over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil 2 minutes.
  • Add pecans and stir until they are coated with the mixture, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer pecans to the cookie sheet, spreading evenly into a single layer.
  • Bake until pecans are just starting to brown, about 13 minutes.
  • Transfer to another cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper.
  • Separate the pecans and cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pecans. Look for plump, smooth pecans that are free of cracks or blemishes.
  • Use a candy thermometer. This is the best way to ensure that the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature, which is essential for success.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. The pecans should be in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
  • Stir the pecans constantly. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Sweet coated pecans are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts. They are also a great gift idea. With a little practice, you can easily make sweet coated pecans at home using the recipes provided in this article.

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