Spiced Pralines
- 15m Prep Time
- 25m Cook Time
- 1h 10mReady In
Spiced pecans coated in egg white and a blend of warm spices, baked until fragrant. A Southern holiday treat perfect for gifting.
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 454 g pecan halves
- 118 ml packed dark brown sugar
- 2.46 ml ground cinnamon
- 2.46 ml ground cumin
- 2.46 ml kosher salt
- 1.23 ml cayenne
- 1.23 ml ground cloves
- 1.23 ml freshly grated nutmeg
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 408 mg
- Iron: 13.7 mg
- Magnesium: 567 mg
- Phosphorus: 1461 mg
- Potassium: 2046 mg
- Zinc: 21.9 mg
Let's Prepare
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- 2 egg whites
- 454 g pecan halves
- 118 ml packed dark brown sugar
- 2.46 ml ground cinnamon
- 2.46 ml ground cumin
- 2.46 ml kosher salt
- 1.23 ml cayenne
- 1.23 ml ground cloves
- 1.23 ml freshly grated nutmeg
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
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Step 2.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat 2 egg whites until frothy and doubled in volume, about 2 minutes.
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Step 3.
Add 1 pound pecan halves (4 cups) to the beaten egg whites and toss to coat evenly.
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Step 4.
In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix ½ cup packed dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
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Step 5.
Pour the spice mixture into a paper sack. Add the egg-coated pecans, fold the top of the sack, and shake vigorously to coat the pecans evenly.
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Step 6.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until darkened in color and fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring and rotating the sheet halfway through.
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Step 7.
Let the pralines cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Then pack into cellophane bags, a ziplock bag, or a lidded jar; they keep for up to 10 days.