Are you looking for a great cinnamon pecans recipe? 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.

• 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. Read on to learn how to make cinnamon pecans.

Pecans are not only tasty, but also good for you (Photo by Neil Gould)

• 2 egg whites
• 1 lb. pecans
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon water

• Oven

• Greased baking sheet

• Mixing bowls

• WhiskAble Kitchen: Whisks and whips

• Spoon

You only need a few simple ingredients to create delicious cinnamon pecans (Photo by Daniel West)

• Follow these basic steps to create one pound of crispy cinnamon pecans.

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.CD Kitchen: Cinnamon Pecans
2. Whip the egg whites with a whisk until they're white and foamy.Recipezaar: Cinnamon Pecans
3. Mix the sugar, salt and cinnamon in another bowl.Recipezaar: Cinnamon Pecans
4. Toss the pecans with the egg whites, stirring to coat them completely.Plant Answers: Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
5. Fold the egg white-coated nuts into the sugar mixture.Oprah.com: Sugared Pecans
6. 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

• If your candied pecans turn out too soft, burn or come out in one big clump, use these tips to improve the results.

1. 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
2. To simplify mixing, consider shaking the cinnamon, sugar, salt and egg-white coated nuts in a large plastic bag.Simply Recipes: Sugared Pecans
3. 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
4. Keep pecans from clumping by separating them by hand before they cool.Group Recipes: Crunchy, Candied Pecans

Cinnamon Pecans make a great addition to salads (Photo by David Lat)

1. Add brown sugar, ground coffee, red pepper and orange juice for multiple layers of flavor.My Recipes: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pecans
2. Mix ground cloves and ground nutmeg into the concoction for added spice.Simply Recipes: Sugared Pecans
3. Use corn syrup, black pepper and cayenne for a truly sweet and salty blend.Smitten Kitchen: Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
4. Add allspice for another layer of flavor.Slashfood: Candied Pecans
5. Try butter and brown sugar for a caramel-like coating.Real Cajun Recipes: Caramel Cinnamon Pecans
6. Blend pecans with butter, garlic and hot sauce for a spicy, savory flavor.About.com: Peppered Pecans

• Introduction
• What You'll Need
• Equipment
• Making Cinnamon Pecans
• Tips and Tricks
• Variations