Description
Sweet, crunchy, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar glaze, these Southern Church Lady Pecans are the ultimate easy recipe for a quick snack, holiday treat, or homemade gift. Perfect as a healthy snack alternative, dessert topping, or party food idea, this classic Southern favorite delivers irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
4 cups raw pecan halves
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until frothy.
3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Add pecans and stir until fully coated.
5. Mix sugars, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
6. Combine sugar mixture with pecans and stir evenly.
7. Spread pecans in a single layer on baking sheet.
8. Bake 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. Remove and cool completely.
10. Break apart and serve.
Notes
Use fresh pecans for best flavor and crunch.
Stir during baking to prevent burning.
Cool completely for crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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