Tis the Season for Spiced pecans

This is a tradition I have inherited from my mother-in-law. Every December I find myself up to my elbows in deliciously gooey pecans. I love the sound they make when I turn them in the oven and the way they make my house smell; they are as much a part of Christmas as trimming the tree. They also make wonderful gifts and we give pounds and pounds away each year. Enjoy.


Joann's Spiced Pecans

1 lb shelled pecans
2 egg whites
2 tsp cold water
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp all spice

Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease cookie sheet. Beat egg whites and water in a large bowl until frothy and toss with pecans. Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, clove, and allspice. Stir until well-coated. Spread pecans onto cookie sheet and bake for one hour, stirring every fifteen minutes.