Bourbon Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
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Bourbon Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
Description
This recipe starts by combining dry ingredients—white sugar, cinnamon, and salt—to form a spiced sugar coating. The wet mixture consists of beaten egg white, bourbon, and vanilla extract creating a foamy base that helps the sugar mixture stick evenly to pecan halves. The pecans are tossed first in the wet mix and then in the sugar mixture to ensure thorough coating.
Baking the pecans at 350°F for an hour, stirring every 20 minutes, allows them to dry and form a crisp outer layer without burning, while intensifying the flavors. Once cooled, the pecans are crunchy with a sweet cinnamon coating enhanced by the aromatic bourbon and vanilla.
The resulting coated pecans can be enjoyed as a snack or used as a garnish for salads or desserts. Because the coating is slightly sticky before baking, the thorough even spread during baking is important for crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound pecan halves
- 1 Cup white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon bourbon
- 1 egg white
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and mix to combine.
- In a second bowl, beat together the egg white, bourbon, and vanilla until foaming.
- In a bowl with a lid, toss the pecan halves with the egg white mixture until evenly coated.
- Add in the sugar mixture and toss to combine.
- Preheat your oven or smoker to 350 degrees.
- Evenly spread the pecans on a cookie sheet or foil pan and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 991 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cups | |
| Calories | 991kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 82g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 46g | 230% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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