Easy Candied Nuts Recipe (2024)

I am a huge candied nut person. I love eating them plain, putting them on my salads, or just when I need a quick snack or dessert. They are so yummy, and beyond easy to make. You will love this recipe.

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I love eating warm candied nuts, and these are so delicious right out of the oven.

They will make the perfect little gift for your Valentine. Or better yet, enjoy them yourself. We were so surprised on how easy they are to make. You will love these crunchy sugar coated nuts.

I love putting these on my vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of caramel and a few semi sweet chocolate chips, but I also love them on my salads.

I could honestly eat a salad every day for the rest of my life, if you snuck these little sweet nuts in it. They make everything taste amazing.

could i make this recipe using any type of nut?

For this recipe, we used pecans. However, you could easily switch it up and use what ever nuts you have on hand. We recommend using pecans, but any nut really would work.

You could also try:

  • Almonds
  • Peanuts
  • Walnuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Cashews

how long do these nuts stay good for?

Because these nuts are cooked and cooked in sugar, it does soften the nut quite a bit. For this recipe, we recommend eating them within 7-10 days of making them, for the best taste and texture. After that, they will just get a little too soft, that they won’t be as delicious.

However, I don’t think they will even last 7-10 days, so you have nothing to worry about.

what can i replace the egg white with?

We have only made this recipe using egg whites. Usually other recipes, the egg white would be fine to replace with applesauce or buttermilk, however, for this recipe, we do not recommend replacing it.

The egg white is really what gets the sweet cinnamon flavor to stick to the nut. You could try it, but we highly recommend using egg whites, where it’s a unique item to bake, with not many other combining ingredients.

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Serves: 12 people

Easy Candied Nuts Recipe

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An easy and crunchy candied nut that is great for snacking or gift giving.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pecans
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

  • In a medium bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  • Gradually stir in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Then fold in nuts.

  • Spread the mixture on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until toasted and crispy. (I used a spatula and carefully turned it over every 10 minutes)

  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 302 kcal · Carbohydrates: 22 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 24 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Sodium: 17 mg · Potassium: 155 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 19 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 26 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Recipe Details

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

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  1. Jacqui says:

    These look amazing! I love eating nuts as a snack.

  2. Lisa says:

    Is there anything that I can use instead of the egg whites?Thanks in advance!

  3. Cyd says:

    Hi Lisa, I'm not sure what you could use instead of egg whites. I googled egg white substitute but not sure how that would work with this candied nut recipe. It was more for baking. I would hate to have it flop because pecans are not cheap!! We have another delicious nut (almond) recipe but it has 1 egg white in it.

  4. Sarah says:

    This recipe is sooooo good! Super easy to make, which is great because I'm not the best chef. But these are devine! Thanks so much for sharing!

  5. Keri says:

    These are FANTASTIC! Everybody loved them! I will def be adding these to my recipe collection!

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Easy Candied Nuts Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long do homemade candied nuts last? ›

How Long Do Candied Pecans Last? Store your candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. If you give them as a gift, be sure to include storage instructions.

How do you make candied nuts not sticky? ›

The sugar needs to bake long enough to caramelize and form a brittle coating on the nuts. How do you fix candied nuts that are too soft and sticky? You can place them back into the oven for 5 to 15 minutes or until they dry out more. They will continue to firm and dry out as they cool.

Why are my candied nuts grainy? ›

Recipe Notes

Do not stir the sugar with a spoon before adding the nuts, it will cause the sugar to crystalize and have a gritty unpleasant texture, if needed swirl the pan. Make sure to remove the skillet from the stove as soon as the sugar is golden brown.

Do candied nuts go bad? ›

Yes, candied nuts can go bad. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month for best results.

How quickly do nuts go rancid? ›

The general rule is that most nuts retain quality for a few months. However, this does not mean that nuts will remain in good condition for an extended period. Shelled nuts stored at room temperature are expected to last six to nine months. Non-shelled nuts will last for four to six months.

Why are my candied almonds chewy? ›

Again, you likely didn't bake the almonds for long enough. The almonds will also be slightly soft when they're still warm, so if you've sampled them before they've cooled completely to room temperature wait a little longer before eating them.

What are candied nuts called? ›

Pralines, Gebrannte Mandeln, Chou Chou, Garrapiñadas - no matter what you call them, caramelised nuts are a delicious treat enjoyed by people all over the world. Pralines originated in France, where they were originally made with almonds coated in sugar and spices.

What is the best way to store candied nuts? ›

Storage Instructions: Candied nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for several weeks. Freezing Instructions: They freeze well in an air-tight container for up to two months.

Why wont my candied fruit harden? ›

If your candied coating isn't hardening, the candying mixture did not reach a high enough temperature.

Why are my candied walnuts soft? ›

Candied Walnuts Recipe FAQs

These last for up to 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer. Why are my candied walnuts soft? If they are soft you likely did not bake them long enough.

How many cups is 1lb of pecans? ›

Measurements and Substitutions

If you happen to have pecans in their shells, remember that 1 pound equals 3 cups shelled, about 4 cups pecan halves, and about 3 3/4 cups chopped nuts. Equivalents to know when using shelled pecans are that 1 pound equals 4 cups and 1 cup of pecan halves equals 3/4 cup chopped.

How do you get the rancid taste out of nuts? ›

The simplest way to revive a stale nut is by dry roasting or toasting it in a pan over a medium heat.

How do you tell the difference between stale and rancid nuts? ›

If a nut is only slightly stale, says Kanney, it can usually still be toasted to revive some of its previous glory and (crunch). However, Kanney says, “If a nut has spoiled or gone rancid, recognizable by a sour or bitter flavor, the nut is no longer good and should be thrown away.”

Why are my nuts not crunchy? ›

In terms of texture, stale nuts tend to feel softer and lose their trademark crunch when stale. Lastly, rancid nuts taste just like how they smell – sour and bitter. At this point, it is not recommended to consume stale nuts as the oxidation has caused the nuts to lose their beneficial properties.

How do you preserve candied nuts? ›

But the first step is to let them cool absolutely completely. Then store in any air-tight container, like a mason jar, or re-usable baggy. Always reseal the container tightly after snacking. You can also freeze candied walnuts, in a tightly sealed container, for up to a few months.

How long does homemade candied fruit last? ›

Paradise does not recommend freezing your candied fruit. It is generally not necessary since it lasts for 24 months if kept in a cool dry place.

What is the shelf life of candied pecans? ›

Candy pecans have a shelf-life of 6 months. You can also store them in the freezer or refrigerator to enhance their shelf-life. #9 Do you ship pecan trees? Unfortunately, we do not ship pecan trees.

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