Spiced Pecans

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   Combine 2 cups water, sugar, allspice, cayenne and paprika in heavy small saucepan.

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   Bring to boil; boil until mixture registers 220F on candy thermometer, about 3 minutes.

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   Add pecans and cook until syrup clings to pecans, about 5 minutes.

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   Drain pecans well.

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   Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch.

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   Heat oil to 350F.

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   Add pecans and fry until brown and crisp, about 2 minutes.

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   Working quickly so that pecans dont burn, use slotted spoon to transfer pecans to paper towels.

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   Cool.

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    (Can be made 1 week ahead.

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    Store airtight at room temperature.)

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