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The Best Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans

Pam
These sweet and spicy candied pecans are so incredibly easy to make and have a unique flavor that is downright addictive!
4.09 from 78 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pecan halves
  • ½ cup maple syrup not "maple flavored" syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use less accordiing to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Arrange pecans in a single layer on parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Stir, then bake an additional 5-10 minutes watching carefully for brownness.
  • Allow pecans to cool for 5 minutes, then stir to loosen from one another and parchment paper.

Notes

Cooking time can vary according to the size of pecans so be sure to check according to instructions. 
Use real maple syrup, not "maple flavored" syrup. 
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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