Best Sugar N Spice Pecans Recipes

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SUGAR AND SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Holiday Treats! Can them for gifts! Top Christmas cookies with them! Garnish a salad with them. Or just eat them as is yummy good. Decorate a cake or pumpkin pie with them. Ok you know what you better double the recipe!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter large cookies sheets.
  • Heat in a saucepan melted butter, water and sugar till sugar is dissolved, add spices and pecans stirring till well coated about 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 minutes.
  • Cool store in airtight containers.

SUGAR AND SPICE PECANS



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Make and share this Sugar and Spice Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda Thomas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 ounces pecans

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites, vanilla, and water together in bowl, until frothy not stiff.
  • In gallon size zip-lock plastic bag shake together sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, until well mixed.
  • Add the egg mixture and pecans at the same time to sugar mix.
  • Zip bag and shake well to cover all pecans.
  • Line a large cookie sheet with tin foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Spread out pecans on foil and bake at a 250 degree oven for 50 min, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in airtight container.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.6, Fat 73.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Sodium 487.6, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 44.3, Protein 10.8

CINNAMON SPICED PECANS



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Here is a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Spiced cinnamon pecans are nice to have on hand during the Christmas season to serve as an appetizer or add to your cookie plate, or to give as gifts packaged in decorated jars or containers! I love making foods that will delight my family or guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 pound large pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add pecans; stir until coated. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; mix well. , Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet to cool on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS



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My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. And tucked in colorful tins, it makes a handy last-minute gift idea for busy hostesses or drop-in visitors. -Joan Klinefelter, Utica, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 300° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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