Cayenne Sugar Nuts

Sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper work together to season pecans in this recipe perfect for the holidays, especially as food gifts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 495 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon water
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 egg white, room temperature
• 1 pound whole pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Step 3

Beat egg white and water together in a separate large bowl until frothy but not yet stiff; add pecans and stir to coat. Season nuts with the sugar mixture and spread onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 4

Roast in oven, turning occasionally, until the nuts are browned and no longer moist, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool nuts, breaking apart any nuts stuck together.