Grandma'S Sugared Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter (not margarine)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 lb. pecans

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Beat egg whites until very stiff.
  3. Add sugar.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Add pecans to egg white mixture. Put pecans and egg white mixture into the pan of melted butter. Bake in a 300° oven, stirring every 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. Bake until browned well.
  7. Turn out and spread on aluminum foil to cool.
  8. When completely cold, put in container or plastic bag.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

517 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.1g 46% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 11.3g 4% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 322.3mg 14% DV
Potassium 445.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 39mg 3% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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