Spiced Pecans Recipe

Name: Spiced Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel; 1 pound pecan halves; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
1 pound pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

1
Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
3
Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted.
5
Add the butter and stir until it melts.
6
Add the spice mixture and stir to combine.
7
Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula.
9
Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
10
Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pecans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Pecans

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