Spiced Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy and slightly foamy on top, about 1 minute.
- Add the pecans to the egg white and toss until every piece is evenly coated and glossy.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, cayenne and salt.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss again until no dry patches remain.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet, breaking up any clumps.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until the coating looks dry and set rather than wet and sticky.
- Let cool completely on the sheet, about 20 minutes, before breaking apart and serving; they crisp up fully only once cold.
Good to Know
These keep in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, so a double batch made ahead is never wasted.