Dessert for 16
Candied Pecans
Pecan halves coated with cinnamon sugar bake until crisp, glossy, and lightly browned.
Typical price
$2.88for 4 servings
$0.72 per serving$2.88 for 4
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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetDessertsBack to schoolFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 16 oz | $11.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 tsp water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb pecan halves
Steps
- Heat the oven to 300 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla in a large bowl until foamy.
- Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the pecans and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool the pecans on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before breaking them apart.
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