Favorite Cinnamon Candied Pecans (Or Walnuts)

These candied nuts remind me a little bit of
pralines. They can be eaten as candy or used as a
delicious garnish for sundaes and other desserts.

Ingredients:
Foil or parchment paper
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves, walnuts (or mixture of both)

Method:
Preheat oven to 250*.
Line a baking sheet (with sides) with foil or parchment paper.
Mix together the sugar, cinnamon and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the egg white and water until frothy. 
Add the pecans and stir to coat with egg white.
Add the sugar mixture to the pecans. 
Stir until the pecans are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Spread coated pecans onto the lined baking sheet.
Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. (until the pecans are lightly browned)

Notes: These candied nuts quickly became a family favorite. At the holidays, I give small jars as gifts, to very appreciative members of our family. Use to  garnish pumpkin pie or ice cream. Save some to chop and sprinkle on top of banana or pumpkin bread loaves (or muffins) before baking. 

A gift for my favorite nephew!