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Southern Church Lady Pecans

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These candied Southern Church Lady Pecans are sweet, crunchy, and filled with aromatic cinnamon and vanilla flavors, perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pecans
  • 1 lb Pecan Halves, toasted Use fresh halves for best results.
For the coating
  • 1 pcs Egg White Helps the sugar mixture adhere to the pecans.
  • 1 tbsp Water Thins the egg white for easier coating.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic depth to the coating.
  • 1 cup Sugar Creates the sweet, crunchy shell.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Brings warm spice flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Make sure the rack is in the center of the oven.
  2. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
Coating the pecans
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
  2. Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss to coat.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Pour the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss to coat evenly.
Baking
  1. Spread the pecans on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.
  2. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29g

Notes

Use high-quality pecans for the best flavor. Keep cooled pecans in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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