Sugared Pecans Recipe
Last night I tried this recipe, I was looking for a sweet candy to help fill the empty spots in my Kentucky bourbon ball basket for thanksgiving day. Something that wouldn't take away from the bourbon flavored balls of goodness but would add a special touch. If your a nut lover and have a sweet tooth, then sugared pecans are a dream. They are so simple to make, just coat the pecans with an egg white solution, some sugar and spices and then pop them in the oven for half an hour.
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz pecans - about 2 cups
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1.) Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.) Put sugar, cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg in a plastic bag, shake to mix.
3.) Put egg, water, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until slightly foamy, add pecans and coat well. Lift pecans out of bowl with a slotted spoon and put into the bag of sugar and spices. Shake pecans in bag making sure they are well coated.
4.) Bake 30 minutes on a baking pan lined with lightly greased aluminum foil. 15 minutes into the baking, stir up the pecans with a fork. Let cool completely before serving.
Makes about 2 cups. Thanks Simply Recipes my favorite food blog.
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