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Swedish Nuts

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This Scandinavian dessert features Butter, unsalted, Eggs, whites only, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 2191.9
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Scandinavian dessert features Butter, unsalted, Eggs, whites only, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 2 lg Eggs, whites only
  • 1 pn Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar, granulated
  • 1 quart Pecan halves
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
Directions
  1. 1
    Set aside stick of butter to melt in a long pan.
  2. 2
    (Don't use a pan that has depressions around the side, such as for lasagna.)
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  4. 4
    Separate eggs; sprinkle a pinch of salt onto the egg whites.
  5. 5
    (You can reserve the yolks to make custards.) Beat the whites to form soft peaks.
  6. 6
    Gradually add the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  7. 7
    Fold in pecan halves.
  8. 8
    Turn out pecans and spread OVER the melted butter (don't stir them in).
  9. 9
    Cook for 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Take out the pan and stir the nuts.
  11. 11
    Cook another 10 minutes, take out and stir.
  12. 12
    Repeat until the nuts are separated and all the butter is absorbed (a little over one hour).
  13. 13
    BE PATIENT!!!
  14. 14
    For a long time it will look totally disgusting and you will be sure I gave you a bogus recipe, but it works!
  15. 15
    Theoretically you can use other nuts, but I've tried both almonds and walnuts and was disappointed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2191.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 202.6g312%
Saturated Fat 38.6g194%
Cholesterol 251.0mg84%
Sodium 97756.3mg4074%
Total Carbohydrate 94.8g32%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g94%
Sugars 70.2g
Protein 28.9g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, butter, christmas, cinnamon, dessert, eggs, extract, granulated, ground, halves, nuts, only, pecan, salt, scandinavian, sugar, swedish, title, unsalted, vanilla
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