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Cinnamon Glazed Pecan

Simple and sweet
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups whole raw pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325° F.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl. Let cool slightly.
  • While butter is cooling a bit, in a separate bowl, add the egg whites and salt and whisk until slightly foamy. Add sugar and cinnamon and mix until well blended.
  • Add the egg mixture to the cooled, melted butter and mix.
  • Add the pecans and gently mix until the nuts are well coated. Make sure to get underneath to the bottom of the bowl as you mix.
  • Spread the pecan mixture in an even layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and using a spatula, stir the pecans a respread in a single layer.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes and stir again before returning to the oven for a final 10 minutes (30 minutes total) watching closely until the pecans are sizzling and golden.
  • Remove the pecans from the oven and give them a final stir. Allow the pecans to sit on the counter to cool for 2 hours. Store in an airtight container for up to a week well-covered. (Not in the fridge.) Note: I've kept them in mason jars on the counter for longer.

Notes

Try this recipe with other nuts; walnuts, cashews or even almonds. 
*Recipe adapted from www.melskitchencafe.com