Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Is there anything better than giving (or receiving) a food gift? Answer: no, there is not. You know I’m already about some of my favorite, the utterly decadent rosemary pecans. They’re a classic holiday favorite and perfect for gift giving at any moment. Equally decadent, addictive and scrumptious and the perfect way to say “I love you” to quite literally anyone in your life.
I am also equally obsessed with another family favorite nut recipe, sweet and spicy pecans. Forget Pringles; once you pop these you literally cannot stop. A swirl of warm and spicy cumin, smoky chili powder, and sweet and caramelized sugar coat buttery pecans before a quick toast in the oven. Not before long you're in for the perfect sweet and spicy, crunchy bite. Sweet and spicy food lovers, these were made for you.
Give them to all your favorite people or just make them for all your snacking needs. They will easily become your new favorite!
Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Warning: you may want to consider doubling the recipe because they may or may not disappear quickly...
Ingredients
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecans
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Whisk egg white and water until foamy. Toss in a large bowl with pecans then drain in a colander. Mix all dry ingredients - sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper - then toss in a bowl with pecans to coat evenly. Spread pecans on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool on baking sheet and store in artight containers for up to two weeks. Serve with your favorite holiday cocktail - enjoy!
