Cayenne Sugar Nuts

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Sugar and spice and everything nice. These are a holiday tradition with a wonderful kick.

Submitted by Juliet
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 pound nuts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 egg white, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 pound whole pecans

Directions

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

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

  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.

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

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

Cook's Note:

You can use pecan halves, if you prefer.

These nuts can be stored in a plastic bag in your freezer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

495 Calories
41g Fat
34g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 52%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.