Step 1

Preheat oven to 300F

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, you may want to apply a light spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Step 3

With an electric mixer, beat the egg white and cream of tartar until light and frothy, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the vanilla until just combined.

Step 5

Fold the pecans into the egg white mixture, coating completely.

Step 6

In a small separate bowl, combine the sugars and salt.

Step 7

Stir the sugar mixture into the pecan mixture until completely combined.

Step 8

Fold the coated pecans onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 9

Bake until the pecan coating is as crunchy as you desire - they will be a bit sticky, but the stickiness will go away as they cool at room temperature.

Step 10

Allow your Caramelized Pecans to cool on the baking sheet fully before breaking up and storing or serving.