Spiced Pecans
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Spiced Pecans
Description
Spiced Pecans combine the rich, buttery texture of pecan halves with a gently crisp coating of sugar and fragrant spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. The pecans are tossed in a mix containing egg white and water to help the sugar and spices adhere evenly. They are then baked at a low temperature of 275 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid burning and to promote even caramelization. This slow baking process creates a light golden brown coating that adds crunch without bitterness.
The warming spices add a subtle complexity, with cinnamon and nutmeg providing sweetness and warmth, while allspice and cloves bring earthiness and depth. The finished nuts have a satisfying texture that balances the natural pecan flavor with sweet and aromatic spice notes.
These spiced pecans can be enjoyed straight as a snack, tossed into salads for crunchy texture and spice, or used to enhance desserts and cheese trays. Stored in an airtight container once cooled, they maintain their crispness well.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 egg white
- 2 1/2 tablespoons water
- 8 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Combine sugar, all the spices, water, and egg white in a bowl and mix well.
- Add pecans and stir until they are well coated.
- Spread out coated pecans on a lightly greased foil lined jelly roll pan or baking sheet.
- Bake at 275 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. (Keep an eye on them in case your oven cooks hot and they take less time. They will lightly brown, but you don't want them to get too dark.)
- Remove the pecans from the baking sheet and spread them out on waxed or parchment paper to cool.
- When the pecans have cooled, store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 321/4 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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