Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans

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   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy.

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   Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well.

3. 3

   Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the nuts from the oven and stir.

6. 6

   Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 more minutes.

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   Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely on the sheet.

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   Photograph by Steve Giralt

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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