Cocktail Pecans Food

COCKTAIL PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, nutmeg, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, and salt.
• In another, larger bowl, whisk the egg whites until barely frothy. Add the nuts to the egg whites and turn to coat. Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the pecans and stir to coat.
• Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and place in oven until browned, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent clumping.
• Place the baking sheet on a rack to cool. Transfer the room-temperature nuts to an airtight container.

CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then add the pecans and cook until glossy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet and let cool.

COCKTAIL ORANGE PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in liqueur and orange zest; stir until blended.
• Remove the pan from heat, add in the pecans, and toss to coat well.
• Spread the nuts evenly on a large baking sheet and toast in the oven, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes, tossing the nuts from time to time.
• Drain on paper towels, sprinkle salt on top; let cool completely, and serve in crystal bowls with cocktails.