Spiced Pecans
These spiced pecans have an addicting balance of salty and sweet, with a hint of spice and a toasty decadent richness that is perfect for the holidays. They're naturally dairy free and use egg white instead of butter and less sugar but still just as delicious!
Servings 16 (1/4 cup) servings
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves about 1 lb.
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tbsp. water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C).
- Stir sugar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt together and set aside.
- in a separate bowl, combine egg white and water and whisk for about 2 minutes until egg white is frothy. Add pecans to egg white mixture and mix together with your hands to evenly coat the pecans.
- Move the egg-coated pecans to the bowl with the sugar mixture and toss to coat.
- Arrange the in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 - 30 minutes, stirring about half way through.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing pecans.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.7mg