GAPS

Candied Pecans

Since there are very few treats I find that are acceptable on the GAPS diet, this one has become one of my favorites!  Nuts are very high in fat content, so I don’t recommend the weight conscious to eat very many at once. There is also a lot of honey in these. Still, for an easy to make, delicious treat, these come highly recommended!

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Ingredients:

pecan halves – 1 pound, about 4 cups
egg whites – 1
water – 1 tbsp
raw honey – 1/2 a cup, liquified (set jar in hot water)
ground cinnamon – 1 tsp (I personally like to add a bit more!)
sea salt – 1/2 tsp

Preperation:

  1. Preheat oven to 250º F.
  2. Line a shallow, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place egg white and water in a large bowl. Stir with a whisk until frothy (think bubble bath).
  4. Add pecans and stir well with a wooden spoon until they are evenly coated.
  5. Combine honey, salt, and cinnamon in a liquid measuring cup. Pour over nuts and stir well to evenly coat.
  6. Transfer pecans to the lined baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer using a rubber spatula.
    NOTE: Discard any leftover liquid that may be left in the bowl.
  7. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes, stirring at approximately every 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately transfer to a glass baking dish to cool.
    NOTE: It is very important to remove the nuts from the parchment before they cool—they will stick.
  9. Once cool, break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Recipe Credit: Paleo Table

 

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