5 cups pecan halves
1 egg white
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup water
1. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and stir to combine.
2. Set crock pot on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour cooked nuts on to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside to cool and harden for 30 minutes.
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