Southern Church Lady Pecans
A nostalgic, buttery sweet snack with a crisp caramelized coating and warm hints of vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for gatherings or as a homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pecan Halves
- 1 Egg White
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss to coat.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use room temperature egg white for better frothing. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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