Sugared Pecan question

[melissadh]

I am going to make sugared pecans and was wondering if i can substitute brown sugar rather than use regular granulated sugar. And if so, will I need to adjust the measurement of the brown sugar or use the same amount it calls for in regular sugar?

[carolyn.1]

Melissa--
I'm not sure but I do not believe brown sugar would work as well as granulated. I'm just picturing it in my head, I don't think the sugar would melt like you would want. You know stay on the pecan? It just seems you would have pools of burnt sugar on your cookie sheet.
If you decide to make it let me know how it turned out.
Carolyn--

[sneezles]

melissa
Do you have a recipe? I have been looking in the few cookbooks I have on hand (most are in storage) and can't find a one for sugared pecans but I sure do love to eat them. I'm wondering about the coating process and I guess sort of disagreeing with Carolyn. After all, brown sugar is white sugar with molasses in it so I'm inclined to think it would taste great.

[Norma]

I made these a few days ago. The sugar mixture became quite brown. I will make them again because they are delicious, but I would not use brown sugar, and I love brown sugar. After the pecans are added it says to stir for about 12 minutes. Mine were done in 5 minutes. Do make these. They are wonderful. It's hard to leave them alone.

[Beth]

Sneezles, I collected a few recipes while helping with the pecan cookbook. Hope this will help:

* Exported from MasterCook *

Curried Pecans

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Snacks


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 T melted butter
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups pecan halves


Combine melted butter, curry powder and salt. Add nuts and toss well. Spread on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so that they don't burn. Serve hot from the oven, cold, or reheated.

Yield: 4 cups

1 serving

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 5322 Calories (kcal); 568g Total Fat; (91% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 80g Carbohydrate; 745mg Cholesterol; 4947mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 5 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 111 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spiced Pecans I

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts Snacks


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 cups pecan halves
3 T butter -- melted
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic salt


Preheat oven to 325:F. Mix all ingredients and spread on cookie sheet. Bake 20 - 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Drain on brown paper bag.


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 5332 Calories (kcal); 567g Total Fat; (91% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 83g Carbohydrate; 745mg Cholesterol; 9024mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 5 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 111 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spiced Pecans Ii

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts Snacks


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 1/4 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cumin

In large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecan halves to hot skillet with salt, pepper, crushed thyme and rosemary, cayenne and cumin. Stir constantly until pecans are roasted dark brown. Remove from heat. Chop medium-fine.

S(Internet address):
""

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 93 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (87% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 109mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 3159 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spiced Pecans Iii

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Nuts Snacks


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Combine 2 cups water, sugar, allspice, cayenne and paprika in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil; boil until mixture registers 220°F on candy thermometer, about 3 minutes. Add pecans and cook until syrup clings to pecans, about 5 minutes. Drain pecans well.

Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Add pecans and fry until brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Working quickly so that pecans don't burn, use slotted spoon to transfer pecans to paper towels. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Makes about 1 cup.


Description:
"Delicious in romaine salad or on their own, these pecans are boiled
in a spicy sauce, then deep-fried."
Yield:
"1 cup"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 1609 Calories (kcal); 110g Total Fat; (57% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 166g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 23mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 21 Fat; 9 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spiced Pecans Iv

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Appetizers Holiday
Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 pound pecan halves

Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add pecans and stir until coated. Sprinkle sugar mixture over pecans; mix well.

Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet while warm to cool on waxed paper.

Yield:
"6 cups"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 2155 Calories (kcal); 163g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 183g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1126mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 31 1/2 Fat; 9 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spiced Pecans With Berries

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup dried tart cranberries -- or cherries
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt -- or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon vegetable oil -- (1 to 2)


In a medium bowl, combine pecans and cherries. In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin and oregano; mix well. Pour over pecan mixture; stir to coat.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pecan mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not allow mixture to burn. Remove from heat. Spread pecans on waxed paper to cool. Store in a tightly covered container.

Makes about 3 cups.

Yield:
"3 cups"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 1595 Calories (kcal); 160g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 982mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 31 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Sugar Glazed Pecans

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Nuts
Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
4 egg whites
1/2 cup sherry or champagne
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
8 cups pecan halves

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray two (15x10x1-inch) baking pans with nonstick coating spray. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until beaten. Add champagne, sugar and salt. Whisk until blended. Add spices and nuts,stirring until coated. Spread on baking pans. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until coating is absorbed and pecans appear dry, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from pans at once and cool on wax-paper-lined racks separating pecans into a single layer with two forks. Store at room temperature in airtight container.

Yield:
"8 cups"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 7385 Calories (kcal); 583g Total Fat; (67% calories from fat); 81g Protein; 563g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 4497mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 10 1/2 Grain(Starch); 6 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 112 Fat; 27 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Sugared Bourbon Pecans

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Nuts
Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup bourbon
1/3 cup water
2 cups pecan halves

Cook first six ingredients together until the mixture reaches soft ball stage. Stir in two cups pecan halves and spread out on wax paper to cool.


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 1628 Calories (kcal); 146g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 538mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 28 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Nuts
Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Toss pecans in butter. Combine sugar and remaining ingredients; sprinkle over pecans, tossing to coat. Spread on a baking sheet; bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Yield: 2 cups.

Yield:
"2 cups"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 1697 Calories (kcal); 169g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 517mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 32 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


* Exported from MasterCook *

Tamari Pecans

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Nuts
Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
2 teaspoons molasses
salt
ground cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups shelled pecan halves

Mix tamari and molasses in bowl. Add salt and cayenne to taste. Add pecans and toss completely until coated. Spread pecans on a paper towel. Drain one minute. Place pecans on a parchment lined cookie sheet and roast in a preheated 350 degree oven until dry and toasted, about 8 minutes. Cool.

Description:
"For snacking or try with a salad of field green, sliced pears and
blue cheese."
Yield:
"2 3/4 cups"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 47 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1011mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0

[ginny177]

What wonderful sounding pecan recipes !
Would the same combinations work for Walnut halves ? (I'm snowed in and out of pecans)
Thanks

[emilycat]

Ginny, I'm sure they would work for walnuts; you'd just have to love walnuts to begin with! I'm sure you wouldn't be asking though, if you didn't like them. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif

Emily

[Abby]

I made the CL recipe from November and they were pretty good. Not quite as good as other's I've had that use butter in the recipe though!

[carolyn.1]

Melissa--
I have a recipe that I use every year at this time, I don't know why I thought you were refering to the same recipe> Dah!! This is my recipe. I do not believe brown sugar would work here.

pecan halves
white granulated sugar
cinnamon
egg whites (slightly whipped)

Just mix sugar and cinnamon to your taste.
Dip pecans in the egg white
then coat with sugar mixture

spray cookie sheet with cooking spray, bake at 300 until crispy. Scrap from cookie sheet while still warm, just place on plate until cool and put in decorative jars with pretty ribbon---wha la!!!!
Taste just like CANDY!
Carolyn--

[Cathy]

Thanks, Beth, for all these wonderful recipes. My sister gave me 5lbs of Texas pecans for Christmas so I have lots to play with. Happy Holidays to you!

[sneezles]

Beth
Thanks for the recipes, this is the first time I've been on the BB since before Christmas. But now that we've decided to have a New Year's Eve party at the bar we own, I will definitely be making the spicy pecans! Thanks again.

[Beth]

Cathy and sneezles, you're more than welcome. It was suprising to go back and see how many I had. Would you believe my sister gave me a jar of spiced pecans for Christmas? Ous New Years's plans are for an outdoor celebration, so I sure hope the weather improves!