Spiced Candied Pecans

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300F (150 C).

2. 2

   Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or oil it lightly.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy, about 10 seconds.

4. 4

   Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cayenne or chile powder, salt, vanilla, and pecans until the nuts are well coated.

5. 5

   Distribute the nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the pecans are well toasted and the glaze is dry, about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Let cool completely, separating the pecans as they cool.

7. 7

   The nuts will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

8. 8

   You can substitute walnut halves for the pecans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.