Spicy Candied Pecans Recipe
These are not your typical candied pecans. Spicy candied pecans have a little bit of kick to them that will have you reaching in for another handful. Crunchy pecans with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Pecans tossed in sugar and spice are addicting and perfect for your next movie night, cocktail party, or gift giving.
Servings: 10
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans about 1 lb
- 2 large egg whites
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or jalapeno powder
- ½ teaspoon salt if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and use your hands or a wooden spoon to toss the ingredients together until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated pecans over the sheet.
- Bake the pecans for 40 minutes, stirring them at the 20 minute mark.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
- Other spices that taste good in this recipe include cloves and nutmeg.
- For some extra sweetness, you can add ½ tablespoon of molasses or honey to this recipe.
- It is important to stir the pecans every 15 minutes so they don’t stick to the parchment paper.
- If you really like things spicy, add a little more cayenne to the mix. The recipe as written gives the nuts a nice little kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg