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Spiced Candied Pecans

Spiced Candied Pecans

As the cozy time of year settles in, it’s officially the season for holiday preparations, cooler weather, and all things festive. One essential in my pantry that I can’t live without? A big jar of Spiced Candied Pecans. With the arrival of "sweater weather" and holiday festivities, these are a treat that should definitely be on your radar.
No matter which way you choose to use them, they’re bound to become a staple in your kitchen every Fall, or anytime of year for that matter. So go ahead, whip up a batch and let me know what you think!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 (1/4 cup)
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Large Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Gallon Ziploc Bag
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounce pecan halves
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar, or dark brown sugar, SEE NOTES BELOW
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, can be reduced to 1/8 teaspoon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 325℉, prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the sugar, spices, and salt to the large gallon Ziploc bag, seal, give it a shake, and set aside.
  • In your large mixing bowl, add the egg white and vanilla extract. Whip it with a whisk or fork until frothy.
  • Add the pecan halves to the bowl with the egg white mixture and stir until well coated.
  • Pour the coated pecans into the Ziplock bag with the spices and seal well.
  • Shake until well coated.
  • Place them in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet, making sure the pan is not over crowded.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes on the middle rack.
  • Cool completely for about 30 minutes to 1 hour and snack or store in an air-tight container in a cool dry place for up to 3 months.

Notes

Nutritional Values and Servings are Estimates Only.
Make your own Blackstrap Molasses Brown Sugar, see how here. 

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword candied nuts, candied pecans, holiday gifts, roasted nuts, roasted pecans, spiced pecans, sweet pecans
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