Maple Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Spread the pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast until they are fragrant, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Let the pecans cool.
4. 4
   Lower the oven temperature to 250.
5. 5
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, toss the pecans with the maple syrup, butter, salt, cayenne and black pepper.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy.
8. 8
   Add the egg white to the pecans and toss well.
9. 9
   Spread the pecans on the lined baking sheets in a single layer.
10. 10
    Bake for 40 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown.
11. 11
    Immediately loosen the pecans from the paper with a spatula.
12. 12
    Let cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.