Sugar and Spice Pecans
My mother-in-law has made these at the holidays for as long as I've known her. They are perfect to make ahead and have them on hand for hostess gifts, snacking, and adding to cookie trays. Tastes like pecan pie that you can eat with your hands!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg white
- 2½ Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 8 cups pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 275°.
- Combine all the ingredients except the pecans and mix well.
- Add pecans and stir until coated.
- Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes. Allow to cool then separate before storing. Store in a large glass container.
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