Spicy Vanilla Pecans Recipe

Name: Spicy Vanilla Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lb pecan halves; 6 cups water; ½ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon corn syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb pecan halves
6 cups water
½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon pepper

1
In a large bowl combine, sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; mix well.
2
Set sugar mixture aside.
3
Boil pecans in water for one minute; drain.
4
Immediately toss pecans in large bowl with sugar mixture.
5
Cover bowl and let sit 12 to 24 hours.
6
Place pecans on an ungreased jelly-roll pan.
7
Bake at 325F for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
8
While pecans are baking, combine remaining spice ingredients in a large bowl.
9
After baking pecans, immediately toss the with the spices until well coated.
10
Spread pecans on jelly-roll pan in a single layer to allow to cool.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pecan halves, 6 cups water, ½ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Vanilla Pecans

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