Southern Church Lady Pecans
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: 1/4 cupCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
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