“Sprinkle over salad. Also, a great hostess gift.”
READY IN:
1hr35mins
YIELD:
2 Cups
UNITS:
US
IngredientsNutrition
1⁄4 cupsugar
1 1⁄2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
1⁄8 teaspoonground red pepper (optional)
1⁄4 teaspoonsalt
1 egg white
1 tablespoonvanilla extract
2 cupspecan halves
Directions
Preheat oven 250°.
Mix sugar, cinnamon, red pepper (if using) and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl beat egg white and vanilla until foamy. Add nuts and stir to coat. Add spice mixture, toss to coat nuts evenly.
Spread nuts in single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. (Tip: line with foil for easy cleanup.).
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring after 30 minutes. Cool slightly and break apart. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.