There is something about the smell of cinnamon and sugar and pecans that just makes this the best Thanksgiving recipe of all time. Seriously. Who doesn’t love the combination of these two flavors? Plus, cinnamon and sugar is just the perfect combination for adding that extra touch of sweetness to this yummy-looking holiday dish. I can’t get enough of this recipe!
Pecan Fun Facts
What does a typical pecan tree look like? It can grow into a very large tree. Pecan trees can grow up to 400 feet tall and 30 feet wide, but more common trees are approximately 100 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. The pecan tree needs the largest oak tree in the United States to reach maturity. This is because the pecan tree has a very large hard shell around the nut, which makes it very difficult for another tree to mature around the pecan. The pecan tree can grow up to 15 years old before it begins to produce nuts.
Can I Use Another Spice?
Today I’m showing you a delicious and easy pecan recipe with cinnamon and brown sugar. This is a variation of a recipe that I posted on The Hearty Girl – Cinnamon Sugar Apple Pie. In that recipe I used cinnamon and brown sugar in place of vanilla sugar. Today’s recipe is a little bit healthier because it’s made with raw pecans. And I hope you’ll enjoy it! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
Steps 1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2) In a bowl, toss pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.
3) Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4) Add pecan mixture, stirring until well coated.
5) Spread in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
6) Cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in eggs.
7) Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a little cinnamon and brown sugar.
Can I Use Pecan Shells?
You can use pecan shells instead of regular pecan halves for this recipe. However, you’ll need to reduce the sugar by 2 tablespoons because pecan halves are usually already sweetened. You can also use cashews instead of pecans, but remember that cashews are more dense and add a different texture to the dish.
How To Make Pecan Toast
Although it is not traditional, pecans and cinnamon are a perfect combination, and we love them! In addition to that, pecan toast is an amazing gluten-free bread and it’s super quick to make!
What Cinnamon Sugar Recipe Can I Make?
I love cinnamon sugar pecans! I love to have them as a snack or a side dish. They’re a great way to get my kids involved in the kitchen. I think these are the perfect addition to any holiday table. The trick is to make sure that they get extra cinnamon sugar on them. And I always get a really big batch so I have some for snacking and to store for later. All you need is a basic recipe for toasted pecans. A simple recipe can be found here. To make this cinnamon sugar pecans recipe you’ll need: * 1/4 cup sugar * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 2-3 cups pecans This cinnamon sugar recipe takes about 1 hour to make. You’ll first need to make your pecans. To make the pecans you’ll need: * 1 cup pecans * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar * 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix together thoroughly. Then you’ll need to toast your pecans. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour the pecans into the baking sheet and add in the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Toss the pecans and mix together to coat all of them evenly. Place your pan in the oven and let them toast for
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