Spiced Pecans

We used to bring recipes to the potluck events.  This was a keeper.  “Spiced pecans are so simple to make and so good to eat! I have tried several different combinations of spices but keep coming back to this one. I only use pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.  By Pat”

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tab water
  • 3 c pecan halves
  • ½ c white sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Beat egg white and water together in a large bowl.
  4. Add pecans.
  5. Stir to coat.
  6. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  7. Sprinkle over moistened nuts.
  8. Spread nuts on the prepared pan.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once or twice, until toasted and fragrant, about 30 minutes.

Servings: 6

Source:  Recipe card with no name on it.  Probably Pat Negus, Children’s Home Society auxiliary Los Ninos

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