Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix

Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix

12 Days-02-pecan recipeAdd some extra flavor to your holiday snacks with this tasty Pecan Mix recipe!

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp grated orange rind

1 Tbsp fresh orange juice

1 large egg white

1 Tbsp dark brown sugar

1 Tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper

Cooking spray

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 225°.  While the oven is heating, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, and large egg white in a medium size bowl.  Stir in pecans, coating well.  In a separate bowl, combine sugar, salt, and chili pepper, then add to pecan mixture and toss well.
  2. Spread mixture in a single layer on a baking pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 225° for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from oven and cool completely.  Stir in cranberries and enjoy!

Source: www.eat-yourself-skinny.com

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