Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

Serve these crunchy, lightly sweetened Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans at your next party!
Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

This recipe will make your house smell like the holidays quicker than you can sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year”. If you’re in need of a super simple recipe for an upcoming party or a last-minute DIY gift, this is it. I’ve made these Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans twice now and they are addicting.

The original recipe I found used 1/2 cup sugar per 3 cups of pecans. I’ve reduced the amount in this recipe to 1/4 cup + a smidge more and they still taste great without all the extra sugar.

Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans on a baking sheet

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I’m in love with this old, beat up baking sheet from my Mom. It’s probably older than I am, and it’s been through a lot, but when she received new baking pans for Christmas last year, I snagged this one to keep for myself.

You can easily swap out the pecans for almonds if you’d like. Pecans are what I had on hand, but next time I want to switch it up with almonds!

What are some of your favorite DIY holiday food gifts to give?

Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Orange & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

Recipe adapted from: GroupRecipes.com

Ingredients

3 cups whole pecans

1 egg white

1 tablespoon pure orange extract (or 2 drops Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® Wild Orange oil )

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Place the pecans in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and the orange extract or orange essential oil until frothy.
4. Mix in granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt.
5. Pour the egg white mixture over the pecans and stir until coated well. Spread the pecans into a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
https://thenutritionadventure.com/orange-cinnamon-roasted-pecans/

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    1. Hi Lauren—do you have orange extract? I’d suggest that first and then if you could always try fresh orange juice and some orange zest!