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Candied Pecans

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 cups (12oz) pecan halves, unsalted
  • 1 egg white, whisked

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
  2. Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt & cayenne to a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl add pecans & egg white, toss. Add sugar mixture, toss until combined.
  4. Spread mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, giving them a stir every 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.