Best 5 Orange And Cinnamon Crusted Pecans Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Orange and Cinnamon Crusted Pecans, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your snacking experience. These delectable pecans are lovingly coated in a tantalizing blend of zesty orange, warm cinnamon, and a hint of sweetness, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more. Our collection features two irresistible variations: the classic Orange and Cinnamon Crusted Pecans, and the tantalizing Orange, Cinnamon, and Cayenne Crusted Pecans, which offer a touch of heat to ignite your senses. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that will make every bite an unforgettable journey. Whether you're indulging in them as a standalone treat, sprinkling them over salads, or incorporating them into your favorite dessert creations, these Orange and Cinnamon Crusted Pecans promise to elevate your culinary adventures to new heights.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON SUGARED PECANS
My grandma makes these every year for the holidays. It's always handy to make extra for later snacking! They are relatively quick and easy to make and taste wonderful. I love the smell of these when they're in the oven.
Provided by Erin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat egg white in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add pecans to egg white and stir until evenly coated.
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to pecans and stir until coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and crisp, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 76.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
SUGAR COATED PECANS
These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
ORANGE PECANS
Provided by Deborah Thomas-Gruby
Categories Quick & Easy Low Sodium Orange Pecan Bon Appétit Florida
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. Spread pecans on waxed paper. Cool completely. Separate pecans if necessary. (Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)
ORANGE-SUGARED PECANS
I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice concentrate. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and orange zest. , Beat until mixture thickens and loses its gloss, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ORANGE CREAMSICLE CANDIED PECANS
These are a year-round favorite in our house. We've made several variations and still come back to this one as our all-time favorite. Hand-shelled pecans from Grandma's tree, with a vanilla-orange sugar coating that gets its depth from cinnamon, pepper, rosemary, and a bit of Kahlua® and Grand Marnier®.
Provided by itsshellebelle
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Heavily butter a large metal baking sheet.
- Beat egg whites and water together in the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add orange extract and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated, 1 minute.
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; fold sugar mixture into egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in rosemary and tangerine zest until evenly mixed. Add pecans to the sugar-egg white mixture; toss to coat. Spread coated pecans in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven, turning the baking sheet and stirring the pecans with a metal spoon every 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 127.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
Tips:
- To make the pecans even more flavorful, toast them in a single layer in a preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice, before adding the other ingredients.
- For a sweeter coating, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the mixture.
- If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried orange peel.
- Be sure to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from clumping.
- When the mixture starts to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the pecans until they are evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
These Orange and Cinnamon Crusted Pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or gift. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or just a quick snack. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these pecans are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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