pecan brittle
One year my daughter was helping me make up a batch of candied pecans and instead of using the pecan halves she poured in the bag of pecan pieces. I just spread it out in the pan and baked it on up, well many years later it is still the way I make it now. It's a perfect gift during the holidays for friends, coworkers and family, but it's also good to snack on year round.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces pecan pieces
- 1 - large egg white
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- - pinch of salt
- - pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
How To Make pecan brittle
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Step 1In a bowl combine the egg white and the pecan pieces, coat well. In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients and then add them to the pecans and toss well.
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Step 2Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Spread the mixture out into an even layer on the pan. Bake them in a 300 degree oven for 30-40 minutes (will depend on your oven). They will be very fragrant and lightly toasted in color. Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool in the pan.
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Step 3Use a knife and chop into bite size pieces or break by hand, keep in mind these are not as hard a regular peanut brittle. Store in an airtight container.
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Category:
Other Appetizers
Category:
Other Desserts
Keyword:
#pecan
Keyword:
#brittle
Keyword:
#CANDIED PECANS
Keyword:
#sugared pecans
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
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