Spiced Vanilla Pecans Recipe

Name: Spiced Vanilla Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb whole pecan halves; 6 cups water; ½ cup superfine sugar (not powdered or granulated); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb whole pecan halves
6 cups water
½ cup superfine sugar (not powdered or granulated)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, boil the pecans in water for 1 minute.
2
Drain well.
3
While they're still hot, toss them in a large bowl with the sugar, melted butter, corn syrup and vanilla extract.
4
Mix well and let the nuts set, covered for at least 12 hours or up to 24.
5
Preheat ovento 325*.
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Put the nuts on a rimmed cookie sheet.
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Bake them for 30 minutes, stirring them every 5 minutes.
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The nuts should be well browned.
9
I realized they start out brown, but what you're looking for is a darker brown.and crisp looking.
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(although they won't really be crispy till they cool.
11
Meanwhile, combine all the spices in a large bowl.
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The instant the nuts are done, add them to the spices and toss until they are well coated.
13
Pat the nuts back down on the cookie shet in a single layer, so that they can cool without clumping.
14
Cool them thoroughly and store in an airtight container.

970

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole pecan halves, 6 cups water, ½ cup superfine sugar (not powdered or granulated), 3 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Spiced Vanilla 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 Vanilla Pecans

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