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Spiced Pecans

These spiced pecans have everything you want in a spiced nut. They are sweet, crunchy, spicy, and unbelievably addicting.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 16
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 16 ounces pecan halves (about 4 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar (granulated sugar can be substituted)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, and cardamom in a small bowl; set aside.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Place the nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring nearly constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown and smell like they are toasting.
    16 ounces pecan halves
  • Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the spices and stir until combined. Add sugar and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared pan and separate them with a fork. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Makes 4 cups.

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Notes

  • Storage: Cool completely before storing in airtight container. Spiced pecans will keep for a week or so on the counter, a month in the fridge, and a few months in the freezer.
  • Try a different nut: Substitute walnuts or raw almonds for the pecans if you prefer.
  • Be creative with spice combinations. Pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice mixes are super yummy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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