OLD-FASHIONED ROASTED PECANS

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My ex-mother-in-law lives in the South and has lots of pecan trees. She sends me bags of shelled pecans every year for Christmas. I found out how they make the roasted pecans at the fair. Even though they use big roasters, these turn out just as great.

Provided by Patricia K

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 ¼ cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking pan.
  • Combine the egg white and water in a mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Fold in the pecans to coat evenly. Combine the sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a shaker or cup with a lid. Dust the pecans evenly with the sugar mixture. Spread the nuts over the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, stirring every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. Cool on pan, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 79.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

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