As is often this time of year, I am thinking of “stocking stuffer” style gifts and inevitably I make some roasted nuts. This year: Maple Syrup and Bourbon…. a sort of New England meets Kentucky thing. They are delicious, not too hard and quite addictive. I should stop eating them, otherwise I won’t have any more to give away!
Ingredients
4 cups raw pecans
1 egg white
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
Directions
Preheat oven to 275F and line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, add egg white and beat until foamy. Add pecans and toss until evenly coated. Add brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon and mix well until pecans are coated. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread into single layer.
Bake at 275F for 1 hour, tossing every 15-20 minutes, until pecans are done. Take pecans out of oven and let cool completely before enjoying.
