Description
Southern Church Lady Pecans are a classic sweet Southern snack made with buttery pecan halves coated in cinnamon sugar and roasted until perfectly crisp and caramelized. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday desserts, quick snacks, homemade food gifts, party treats, and cozy family gatherings. With warm cinnamon flavor, crunchy texture, and rich buttery pecans, these candied pecans are ideal for snack boards, dessert toppings, and holiday food ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
4 cups pecan halves
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
3. Add the pecan halves to the bowl and stir until evenly coated.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir thoroughly until every pecan is fully coated.
6. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring the pecans every 15 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
8. Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
9. Break apart any clusters if desired and enjoy.
Notes
Always use fresh pecans for the best buttery flavor and crisp texture.
Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing them to maintain their crunch.
Stir the pecans every 15 minutes during baking to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg