Sweet and Spicy Pecans

These sweet and spicy pecans are perfect for munching with cocktails.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword glazed pecans, spiced pecans, Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 174 kcal

Author Amanda

1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder (preferably Pasila) OR 1/4 tsp paprika plus 1/4 tsp cayenne
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne omit if using substitution above
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg white
3 cups pecans halves

Preheat oven to 275F. Lightly butter a jelly roll pan.
In a small bowl, combine spices and sugar.
Beat egg white until light and frothy, add pecans and stir until covered.
Stir in spices, coating nuts evenly.
Spread pecans on the pan in a single layer and bake 15-20 min., then turn and separate them.
Return to oven and roast about 20 min. more or until they are golden inside.
Cool, then store in an airtight jar or freezer.

Source: Metropolitan Home Magazine August 1991

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 53mg2%

Potassium 106mg3%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 31IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.