Sweet and Spicy Pecans
These sweet and spicy pecans are so incredibly easy to make and have a unique flavor that is downright addictive!
Ingredients
- 1 pound 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.
- Immediately slide the parchment off the hot baking sheet onto the counter. Allow pecans to cool for 5 minutes, then stir to loosen them from one another and the parchment paper.
Notes
Cooking time can vary according to the size of the pecans, so be sure to check them according to the instructions.
Use real maple syrup, not "maple flavored" syrup.
These pecans have heat. Use about 1 teaspoon of cayenne for mild or 2 teaspoons for medium.
If the pecans are still sticky after cooling, bake at 300°F for about 5 minutes and cool again.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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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