Cinnamon Spiced Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250°.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Place the egg white in a large stainless steel bowl and whisk until frothy.
4. 4
   Slowly whisk in the water, sugar, salt and cinnamon until thick.
5. 5
   Fold in the pecans and toss until well coated.
6. 6
   Transfer pecans to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
7. 7
   Place in the oven and bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until the meringue covers the nuts with a chewy, pale golden brown coating, 35 to 40 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes; then remove the nuts from the pan with a metal spatula and set aside to cool before serving.
9. 9
   Makes 4 cups.