Sugared pecans roasting in the oven, Christmas music, and the spirit of Christmas everywhere! It’s hard to believe Christmas is only a few days away! These last few days will be spent wrapping the last of the gifts, grocery shopping prepping food, baking cookies and…. round two of preparing one of our favorite holiday treats – Sugared Pecans!
A delightful aroma fills the house
The aroma that fills our entire house while the pecans are slow roasting is amazing! And it’s fabulous how the smell of cinnamon brings everyone to the kitchen just to try one of these tasty treats!
Having these pecans on hand throughout the holiday season is wonderful. I’ve used them for holiday gatherings, hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, and gift baskets! They are great on salads too! I will store some in the refrigerator and roughly chop a few and sprinkle them on a spinach salad with pear, pomegranates, and goat cheese! Simply Delicious!
Sugared Pecan Recipe
Many have asked for the recipe and I’m happy to share how I prepare sugared pecans for our family and friends. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- a pinch of nutmeg
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees and place a sheet of parchment paper on a large sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat egg white with 1 tbsp of cold water until frothy.
- Gently fold in the pecans until evenly coated.
- Add the sugar and spice mixture a little at a time gently stirring each time until well coated.
- Spread the pecans out in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely and store in a air tight container.
Enjoy!
I’d love to hear from you! Please comment below with your favorite holiday treat to prepare during the Holiday season!
