Spiced-Sugary Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 13 cups Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 whole Egg White
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 1 pound Whole Pecans

Instructions

  1. 1.
  2. Preheat oven to 300F.
  3. 2.
  4. Combine sugars, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne or smoked paprika in a small bowl, mixing well.
  5. 3.
  6. Whisk together egg white and water until frothy.
  7. Add pecans, tossing to coat; drain.
  8. Sprinkle nuts with sugar mixture, mixing well.
  9. 4.
  10. Place pecans in a single layer on a large cookie sheet coated or lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake at 300F for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  12. Remove from oven and separate as they cool.
  13. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

528 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.1g 54% DV
Total Fat 22.7g 29% DV
Carbs 70.2g 26% DV
Fiber 23.6g 84% DV
Sugar 29.7g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10029.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1092mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 524.8mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 29.4mg 33% DV
Calcium 355.8mg 27% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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