Spiced pecans
Spiced Pecans
I made these last Christmas for the first time, and they were so delicious that I bookmarked the recipe with the intentions of making them again this year. I forgot how much extra sugar mixture I had when I was done though. I could have nearly doubled the amount of pecans and egg/water mixture, and had plenty of sugar and spices to coat them all. Of course, maybe that’s just me since I don’t want them completely smothered in sugar. If you make these, you’ll want to keep that in mind.
Recipe: Spiced Pecans
(from allrecipes.com)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. water
3 c. pecan halves
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, if you like. In a bowl, whisk egg white with water. Add pecans and stir to coat. In a different bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Sprinkle and stir into moistened pecans. Spread pecans onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes; stir. Bake for an additional 10 minutes; stir. Pecans may bake for another 5-10 minutes, but be sure to check on them so they don’t burn. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
I think that’s pretty typical of sugared nuts. When I made cinnamon sugared almonds for Easter I also had a ton of sugar left over. They look tasty!
pecans are good. pecans shrouded in sugar and spices are better. these look great. :)
Soooooo delicious! I think my husband and I ate all of them this Christmas!
Okay, now I really think I’m losing it. This is another one I thought I commented on.
I want some of these. We love spiced/candied nuts! Thanks for sharing. I’d be even more thankful if you’d be so kind as to send me some…hint, hint and cookies! LOL
~ingrid
With the family tradition of shipping Georgia pecans to me in the Pacific Northwest, this recipe will likely become a staple in my kitchen. Pecans so good you want to keep them whole and unadulterated. This recipe gilds the lily nicely. Thanks for sharing it.