Spicy-Sweet Pecans Recipe

Name: Spicy-Sweet Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg white; 4 cups pecan halves; Vegetable cooking spray; Wax paper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg white
4 cups pecan halves
Vegetable cooking spray
Wax paper

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0. Stir together first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2
Whisk together egg white and 1 Tbsp. water in a separate medium bowl until foamy. (No liquid should remain.) Add pecans, stirring to coat.
3
Add pecan mixture to sugar mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Spread pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased (with cooking spray) aluminum foil-lined half-sheet pan (about 17 x 12 inches).
4
Bake at 275u00b0 for 50 to 55 minutes or until sugar mixture hardens and nuts are toasted, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread immediately in a single layer on wax paper; cool completely (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container up to 7 days.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy-Sweet Pecans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy-Sweet Pecans

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