Chile Ginger Candied Pecans

These nuts strike the perfect balance between heat and sweet. An egg white coating ensures the sugar and spices adhere perfectly, baking up into a light, crunchy shell.

Chile Ginger Candied Pecans

These nuts strike the perfect balance between heat and sweet. An egg white coating ensures the sugar and spices adhere perfectly, baking up into a light, crunchy shell.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Snack

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Base: 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract, 8oz (225g) whole pecans
• Spice Mix: 1/2 cup light brown sugar large pinch of chili powder, 1 tbsp ground ginger

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Bowls
• Whisk

Method

 

Instructions

1. Whisk egg whites to soft peaks; add vanilla.
2. Mix sugar and spices.
3. Toss pecans in egg white, then dredge in spice mix.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 mins until crisp.
5. Cool completely (they crisp as they cool).

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