Monday, December 15, 2014

Sugared Pecans

1 cup sugar
1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 egg whites
1/2 Tbsp water
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 
16 oz pecans - about 4 cups

Preheat oven to 250.

Put sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a plastic bag, shake to mix.

Put egg, water, and vanilla in a bowl.  Beat until slightly foamy, add pecans and coat well.

Lift pecans out of bowl with a slotted spoon and put into the bag of sugar and spices.

Shake pecans in bag making sure they are well coated.

Pour pecan evenly onto a jelly roll pan.

Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.

Let cool completely before serving.

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