Candied Pecans
Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450g) pecan halves
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
– 1 egg white
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Sugar Mixture:**
– In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
3. **Prepare the Pecans:**
– In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is frothy.
– Add the pecan halves to the egg white mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4. **Coat the Pecans:**
– Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the coated pecans, stirring to ensure all the pecans are evenly coated.
5. **Bake the Pecans:**
– Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
6. **Cool and Store:**
– Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The pecans will become crispy as they cool.
– Once cooled, store the candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature.
Enjoy your homemade candied pecans! They make a great snack or topping for salads and desserts. If you need more recipes or variations, feel free to ask.
