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Sweet Southern Church Lady Pecans

Southern Church Lady Pecans are lightly crisp, cinnamon sugar coated pecans baked low and slow for a sweet, classic snack that’s perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping on hand.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pecan halves
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F so the pecans can bake slowly without burning.
  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
  • Add the pecan halves and toss until evenly coated.
  • Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Toss the sugar mixture with the coated pecans until evenly covered.
  • Spread the pecans on the pan and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Let the pecans cool completely on the pan so they finish crisping.