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sugared pecans in a small snack dish

Sugared Pecans

Diana
Crunchy and sweet, these homemade sugared pecans are a delicious treat. Customize the recipe with your favorite spices and nuts.
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Servings 4 cups
Course Candy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups pecan halves, about 14 ounces

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 250 F.
  • Spray two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat the egg white until frothy. Beat in the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Stir the pecans into the egg white mixture until well coated. Spread the pecans out over the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Try to leave a little space between the pecans so they won't form clumps.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Cool the pecans and store in tightly covered containers.
Keyword sugared pecans
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