Since I started eating (mostly) gluten-free several years ago, nuts have become a bigger part of my diet. Particularly this time of year when everyone is eating Christmas cookies and I turn green with envy and want something sweet of my own to enjoy. The recipe below has become a favorite of mine over the past year. Hope you enjoy!
Candied Christmas Pecans
3 cups raw pecans
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon water
4 Tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 300 F
- Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg in a small bowl
- Wisk egg white and water until foamy. Add to pecans and toss to coat.
- Mix in dry ingredients and butter (if using) and toss again.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread out the nuts.
- Bake 20-40 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until nuts are desired crunchiness. (Keep a close eye on them as they burn easily)
- NOTE #1: The first time I made these I forgot the butter and they were still delicious! So you can really go either way.
- NOTE #2: If you are up for trying something new with your Christmas baking, buy the whole nutmeg and grate it with the fine portion of your cheese grater. The fresh nutmeg gives recipes a specatcular flavor!
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