Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Spicy Orange Pecans

This one is from the Penzy Spice Co and is WONDERFUL! This one definitely makes it into the recipe book.....

Ingredients:
4 cups PLAIN pecan halves
2 Tablespoons Orange juice - fresh is best
1 large egg white
2 Tablespoons fresh orange zest
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher flake or coarse sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
pinch of fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In large bowl, combine pecan halves, orange juice, and egg white. Toss to coat. In small bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add to pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread nuts evenly on baking sheet and bake at 225 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes until the pecans appear dry - about 1 hour. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.