Gingerbread Candied Pecans Recipe
Enjoy these easy to make, crunchy Gingerbread Candied Pecans as a snack, topping for salads, or to give as homemade food-gifts!
How to Make the Best Gingerbread Candied Pecans
These Gingerbread Candied Pecans are the perfect blend of sweet and spiced, with all the warm flavors of the holiday season. The gingerbread spice mixture—featuring ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—creates a deliciously fragrant coating that keeps these pecans crunchy for weeks. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated snack, an elegant salad topper, or a thoughtful homemade gift, these candied pecans deliver impressive results with minimal effort.
The key to success is stirring the pecans every 15 minutes during baking to ensure they toast evenly and the coating caramelizes properly. The combination of granulated and brown sugar, along with a touch of molasses, gives these pecans a rich, complex sweetness that complements the bold spices. Once cooled, they stay crispy and are perfect for snacking straight from the jar.
Make a batch during the holiday season and you’ll have a versatile ingredient ready to enhance salads, garnish desserts, or package up as gifts for the food-loving people on your list. These gingerbread candied pecans truly capture the essence of festive baking in every bite.
Gingerbread Candied Pecans
Enjoy these easy to make, crunchy Gingerbread Candied Pecans as a snack, topping for salads, or to give as homemade food-gifts!
Ingredients
Candied Pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and move a rack to the center of the oven. In a medium bowl, combine the sugars, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg white, water, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk for about 1 minute until combined and frothy.
Cooking
- In a mixing bowl, add the pecans and the egg white mixture. Stir until the pecans are completely coated. Add the sugar and spice mixture, stirring again until the pecans are evenly coated with the sugar.
- On a parchment paper or silpat mat lined baking sheet, spread the pecans into a single layer. Bake at 300°F for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes (important!), until crunchy.
- Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Stir the pecans every 15 minutes during baking to ensure even toasting and coating
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
- Great as a standalone snack, salad topping, or homemade gift