ROASTED PECANS
A sweet and savory Southern-inspired snack with a warm blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and a touch of cayenne. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift jars, or a crunchy everyday treat!
Ingredients
🧈 6 tbsp. butter
🥚 2 egg whites
🍬 1 tbsp. sugar
🧂 ¼ tsp. kosher salt
🌶️ ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
✨ 1 tsp. cinnamon
✨ 1 tsp. cardamom
🌰 3 cups pecan halves
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Stir in sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom. Mix until well combined.
- Add pecan halves and toss until evenly coated with the egg white mixture.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, gently stirring once halfway through baking, until pecans are golden brown and appear dry.
- Allow pecans to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
✨Secret Idea:
For an extra special gift, package these roasted pecans in a decorative jar with a ribbon and a handwritten Crackerberries Kitchen recipe tag.
