If you're looking to wow at a holiday potluck this year, look no further than these sweet and spicy pecans. They're crunchy, delicious, and (most importantly), easy to make! Eat them plain as a wintry snack, or read below for ways to use your candied pecans to make holiday dishes shine.
Ingredients
-1 egg white
-8 oz pecans
-1/2 cup white sugar
-1 tablespoon cinnamon
-1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
-1 teaspoon salt
Tools
-1 small bowl
-1 large bowl
-Whisk or fork
-Sheet pan
Directions
Step One: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Step Two: In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ancho chili powder. Taste, and adjust amounts of cinnamon, chili, and salt to create your preferred blend of spices.
Step Three: In a large bowl, use a whisk or fork to beat the egg white until frothy.
Step Four: Add the pecans to the egg white and mix until all the nuts are evenly coated.
Step Five: Spread the pecans on an ungreased sheet pan. Sprinkle with sugar mixture, and mix together using a fork.
Step Six: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring twice throughout.
How to Use The Pecans:
-Put them on a charcuterie board. They taste amazing paired with goat cheese or strawberries.
-Try throwing the candied pecans into a spinach and cranberry salad for an added crunch and burst of flavor.
-Crumble them over oatmeal for a holiday treat.
-Top pumpkin desserts with the pecans—the spicy and nutty flavor pairs great with sweet pumpkin.