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Espresso Candied Pecans

One of the easiest DIY gifts for the holidays. It only calls for 7 ingredients, which you all might already have in your pantry, and it’s so easy to make. A great way to bond with your kids during the Christmas season!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 102kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 cups shelled pecans
  • 2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F. Prepare a half-sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine espresso powder, maple sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until the mixture becomes frothy. Toss in the pecans until they’re evenly coated. Then, transfer the coated pecans into the espresso mixture and coat evenly.
  • Lay them on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning once every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down.

Notes

  • For the vegan version, simply substitute egg whites with an equal amount of vegan egg whites substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg