Spiced Pecans

"A man is better pleased when he has a good dinner, than when his wife talks Greek."

- Dr. Samuel Johnson, from the General Foods Kitchens Cookbook, 1959.

 

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Spiced Pecans

 

Submitted by:

Stacey D-J

Servings:

 

Preparation time:

70 minutes (including baking time)

Ingredients:

2/3 cup sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon ginger

¼ teaspoon cloves

1 pound pecans

1 egg white

1 teaspoon water

Directions:

Mix egg white and water and beat until foamy.  Stir in pecans and stir to coat well, then stir in sugar and spice mixture.  Bake on greased cookie sheet at 250 degrees for one hour.  Stir every 15 minutes during baking.  Cool and store in airtight container.

Notes:

Great as a party snack and on salads!