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Whether you want a crunchy alternative to croutons for your bleu cheese and pear salad, a nutty topping for baked goods or a snack with sweet and salty flavor, make a quick batch of cinnamon pecans to satisfy the craving. This guide will help you master the process and generate the crispy coating with ease.
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Cinnamon Pecans Tips
- Use a whisk to whip the egg whites until they're white and frothy.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl.
- Coat the pecans in the egg whites, then toss them in the sugar mixture.
- Stir well to evenly coat the nuts with the egg whites and the sugar.
- Grease a baking sheet or use a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
- Bake the nuts in a 250-degree oven and stir 3 to 4 times during baking to prevent sticking.
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Whether you want a crunchy alternative to croutons for your bleu cheese and pear salad, a nutty topping for baked goods or a snack with sweet and salty flavor, make a quick batch of cinnamon pecans to satisfy the craving. This guide will help you master the process and generate the crispy coating with ease.
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Cinnamon Pecans Tips
- Use a whisk to whip the egg whites until they're white and frothy.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl.
- Coat the pecans in the egg whites, then toss them in the sugar mixture.
- Stir well to evenly coat the nuts with the egg whites and the sugar.
- Grease a baking sheet or use a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.
- Bake the nuts in a 250-degree oven and stir 3 to 4 times during baking to prevent sticking.
Introduction
- First planted in the 1600s in northern Mexico, pecans are touted for their high level of antioxidants, cholesterol lowering properties and 19 vitamins and minerals.I Love Pecans: Health Benefits of Pecans Even more than their health benefits, however, the tree nuts are beloved for their rich, buttery flavor. Coating pecans with a combination of cinnamon and sugar turns them into a deluxe accompaniment for everything from salads to ice cream. Impress your guests at dinner or cocktail parties by making these delicious treats from scratch.
Equipment
- Oven
- Greased baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- WhiskAble Kitchen: Whisks and whips
- Spoon
Making Cinnamon Pecans
- Follow these basic steps to create one pound of crispy cinnamon pecans.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.CD Kitchen: Cinnamon Pecans
- Whip the egg whites with a whisk until they're white and foamy.Recipezaar: Cinnamon Pecans
- Mix the sugar, salt and cinnamon in another bowl.Recipezaar: Cinnamon Pecans
- Toss the pecans with the egg whites, stirring to coat them completely.Plant Answers: Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
- Fold the egg white-coated nuts into the sugar mixture.Oprah.com: Sugared Pecans
- Spread the pecans on a greased baking sheet and bake for one hour, stirring a few times to bake evenly and reduce sticking.CD Kitchen: Cinnamon Pecans
Tips and Tricks
- If your candied pecans turn out too soft, burn or come out in one big clump, use these tips to improve the results.
- If the coating is uneven (leaving some nuts without sugar), try adding the sugar in small batches, stirring thoroughly each time.Plant Answers: Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
- To simplify mixing, consider shaking the cinnamon, sugar, salt and egg-white coated nuts in a large plastic bag.Simply Recipes: Sugared Pecans
- If the pecans are getting scorched even on a greased baking sheet, line the tray with a Silpat baking sheet to eliminate hot spots.Cooking.com: Silpat Baking Sheet Simply Recipes: Sugared Pecans
- Keep pecans from clumping by separating them by hand before they cool.Group Recipes: Crunchy, Candied Pecans
Variations
- Create pecans with flavors to accompany your menu or mood with these easy changes.
- Add brown sugar, ground coffee, red pepper and orange juice for multiple layers of flavor.My Recipes: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pecans
- Mix ground cloves and ground nutmeg into the concoction for added spice.Simply Recipes: Sugared Pecans
- Use corn syrup, black pepper and cayenne for a truly sweet and salty blend.Smitten Kitchen: Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
- Add allspice for another layer of flavor.Slashfood: Candied Pecans
- Try butter and brown sugar for a caramel-like coating.Real Cajun Recipes: Caramel Cinnamon Pecans
- Blend pecans with butter, garlic and hot sauce for a spicy, savory flavor.About.com: Peppered Pecans
Additional Cinnamon Pecans Recipes
- Cooks.com: Cinnamon Glazed Pecans
- Cooks.com: Cinnamon and Sugar Pecans
- Recipe Rewards: Cinnamon Pecans Recipe
- All Recipes: Sugar Coated Pecans
- Food Network: Cinnamon Pecans and Almonds
- Culinary.net: Cinnamon Pecans
