This is a slight spin on the old fashioned roasted pecans so many of us had growing up. I added a spice to the classic sweetness, and thus my new favorite way to make these was born. You might want to double recipe if you family loves them as much as mine does.
Ingredients:
1 lb. Halved Pecans
2 Egg Whites
2T Water
3/4 C Sugar
3 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1/4 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder
Dash Smoked Paprika
Cayenne to taste
Directions:
-In bowl mix all ingredients in bowl except pecans, egg whites and water. Set aside.
-In large bowl, using hand mixer, mix egg whites and water together. Mix until light and fluffy (you don’t want peaks, so don’t over beat).
-Fold pecans into egg whites. Then fold in spice blend.
-Place pecans on parchment lined baking pan. Bake 225 degrees for 1 hour, rotating nuts every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool, then place in in airtight container. Enjoy!
June Cleaver 21st Century Style 