Spiced Candied Pecans
These toasty, crisp pecans with their sweet and delicate crunch will add sparkle to your coffee table when you’re hosting company, but they also look great in a gift bag. They are so easy to make, and store well, too! Pull them out of your pantry whenever you’re craving a spicy nosh!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound pecan halves
Instructions
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Whisk the egg white and water together in a large bowl until foamy. Stir in the sugar mixture and toss the pecans in this egg white and sugar spice mixture until they are evenly coated. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir the pecans and spread into a single layer. Continue to bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, or until pecans are evenly browned, from 30 to 50 minutes.
- After cooling, store in a cool place in a tightly closed mason jar. The pecans will stay fresh for 1-2 months.