Use candied pecans to top salads or desserts for added sweetness.
Candying pecans requires about 40 minutes of preparation time and simple ingredients that add flavor and texture. You can eat candied pecans as a snack or use them to top a number of dishes, from salads to desserts such as ice creme and cheesecake. Coating the nuts with a mixture of sugar, egg white and spice before baking them provides even flavors. Candied pecans give off an appetizing aroma while baking.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with waxed paper. Coat the waxed paper with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking.
2. Crack 1 egg per 2 cups of candied pecans. Turn the eggshell upright in your hand to separate the yolk from the white. The yolk should sit at the bottom of the shell. Open the top of the eggshell so there are 2 equal shell halves, one in each hand. Slide the yolk back and forth from shell to shell over your mixing bowl. Allow the egg white to fall into the bowl, making sure not to crack the yolk. Discard the eggshell and yolk. Whisk the egg white until a foam develops.
3. Add 1/2 cup of sugar. Add 1 tsp. of nutmeg, 1 tsp. of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. of salt to the mixing bowl per 2 cups of pecans, if desired. Whisk the dry ingredients into the egg white until the consistency thickens and the mixture gains a smooth texture.
4. Cut whole pecans in half or chop them into small pieces with a serrated knife, based on recipe requirements.Add the pecans, and stir the mixture until the pecans become fully coated.
5. Scoop the pecans from the mixture using a ladle with holes. Allow the excess ingredients to drip through the holes and into the mixing bowl. Arrange the pecans on the baking sheet so that they do not overlap.
6. Place the pan on the middle rack in the oven, and bake the pecans for about 35 minutes until browned. Remove the candied pecans from the oven, and allow them to cool for 15 minutes before eating.
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