Sugared Pecans

As a special bonus....here is a recipe I can now make again as SU can actually partake of it.

We love pecans.

Spiced pecans.

Sugared pecans .

I finally found my recipe for sugar pecans so here you are. This is the easiest one that I have ever found and the only change I make for us is to all a pinch of cayenne pepper..yowza !

Sugar Pecans:

Makes about 5 cups.

Prep time: 10 min .

Bake time: 20 min.

Cool time : 30 min. ( yeah right )

Ingredients :

1 egg white

4 cups pecans , halved ( about 1 lb)

1/3 cup granulated sugar ( the white one )

1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

** cayenne pepper to taste .

1. Whisk egg white until foamy , add pecans and stir until evenly coated .

2. Stir together sugars , sprinkle over pecans. Stir gently until the pecans are evenly coated .

Spread pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased foil lined 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.

3. Bake at 350degrees for 18 - 20 minutes until pecans are toasted and dry , stirring once after 10 minutes in the oven .

4. Remove from oven and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled .

Store in a zip lock baggie at room temp for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 weeks .

NOTE :

I usually use parchment paper and a cookie sheet instead of a foil lined jelly roll pan...it works out fine. Sister of the Heart suggested trying cashews which I am dying to do.

Happy Munching.

Ciao,

Aunty Pol