chile ginger candied pecans

How to make chile ginger candied pecans recipe - A bag of candied pecans makes a lovely festive gift, prettily wrapped and hand-labeled.

MAKES 8oz (225g)

PREP TIME 10 mins, COOK TIME 20 mins

Ingredients:
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
large pinch of chili powder
1 tbsp ground ginger
8oz (225g) whole pecans

Method:
1 Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until white, soft peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract.

2 In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and spices. Toss the pecans in the egg white mixture and then in the dry ingredients. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp.

3 Remove the pecans from the oven and toss in the spice mixture again. Leave to cool. Serve as a snack or as a topping in salads, soups, or ice cream.

chile ginger candied pecans