Orange Creamsicle Candied Pecans

Pecan halves are tossed in an orange and vanilla-infused seasoning for a unique candied pecan snack.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tangerine, finely zested
• 1 pound shelled pecan halves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 1.5 teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily butter a large metal baking sheet.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and water together in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add orange extract and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated, 1 minute.

Step 3

Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold sugar mixture into egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in rosemary and tangerine zest until evenly mixed. Add pecans to the sugar-egg white mixture; toss to coat. Spread coated pecans in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, turning the baking sheet and stirring the pecans with a metal spoon every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.