Best 10 Curried Pecans Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of curried pecans, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. These caramelized nuts, infused with a blend of aromatic spices and the warmth of curry, offer a unique and versatile snack or addition to various dishes. Whether you prefer a sweet and spicy combination or a more savory experience, our curated collection of recipes will guide you in creating the perfect curried pecan treat. From classic stovetop methods to innovative oven-baked techniques, we'll provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring variations to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a journey to discover the best curried pecan recipe that will become your new favorite indulgence.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED CURRIED PECANS



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These pecans are a standard nibble at our house during the holiday season. Pecans can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Provided by JennG

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ¼ teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, curry powder, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat honey, butter, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; stir pecans into the honey mixture. Remove saucepan from heat and add spice mixture. Toss to evenly coat pecans. Spread coated pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pecans are dry and toasted, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Separate pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 200.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CANDIED CURRIED PECANS



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Categories     Candy     Bake     Pecan     Curry     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Mix onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, curry powder, and cayenne pepper in small bowl to blend.
  • Melt butter and honey with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add pecan halves and stir to coat; remove from heat. Add spice mixture and toss to coat pecans evenly. Spread pecans in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans until dry and toasted, about 40 minutes. Cool completely. Separate pecans. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

CURRIED PECANS



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These buttery pecans have a mild curry flavor that appeals to all palates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, curry and salt. Add pecans and toss to coat. Transfer to a foil-lined 11x7-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until toasted and crisp, stirring three times. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CURRIED PECANS



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An excellent snack for most any occasion--holidays, camping, sporting event get togethers, lunchboxes, etc. We can't stop eating them! These make a great gift, just cut a piece of cellophane and wrap into a cone shape tied with a colorful ribbon, or place in a pretty tin. They will be appreciated.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pecans, whole
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's)
1 teaspoon mild curry powder (sometimes I use 1/2 hot- 1/2 mild for a little more kick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix egg white with water until a bit frothy.
  • Stir in the pecans and mix until pecans are well coated with egg white mixture.
  • Combine sugar, orange rind, seasoned salt and curry powder in a Ziploc bag.
  • Remove pecans from egg white bowl,and add to the bag. Discard any remaining egg white mixture.
  • Seal up the bag and shake vigorously to coat pecans with spices.
  • Spread nuts onto two baking sheets and place in oven. I line mine with parchment paper.
  • Bake pecans for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and stir and spread out on pan again.
  • Turn off oven, place pecans back in the oven, and crack oven door. Let them remain there for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are crisp.
  • Enjoy!

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRUIT AND PECANS



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Elegant and rich with a creamy, buttery texture, this is the best chicken salad I've ever eaten! The original recipe was served at Yankee Peddler's Tea Room in Missouri and I've adjusted to taste. This is an excellent chicken salad for croissants, or serve on a bed of greens with melon and fruit on the side for a wonderful summer meal.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked & diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small tart apple, chopped
1/3 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour before serving.

CANDIED CURRIED PECANS



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Makes a delicious snack or to have out for guests. Also great as a gift idea around Holiday time. Can be made one week ahead. From Bon Appetit

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Mix onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, curry powder, and cayenne pepper in small bowl to blend.
  • Melt butter and honey with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add pecan halves and stir to coat; remove from heat.
  • Add spice mixture and toss to coat pecans evenly.
  • Spread pecans in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans until dry and toasted, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Separate pecans (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).

CURRIED PECANS



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These wonderful delights are great to serve at parties, to eat as a snack, or to use on top of salads.

Provided by Amanda Smith

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb pecans
1 egg white
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp salt
2 Tbsp curry powder

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 250°.
  • 2. Spray pan with cooking spray and roast pecans for about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, beat egg white until foamy and mix dry ingredients together. Toss pecans with egg whites and when evenly coated, toss with dry ingredients until all pecans are coated with curry and sugar mixture.
  • 4. Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool before serving.

CARIBBEAN CURRIED PECANS



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From Land o Lakes Favorite Appetizers # 41.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 c butter, melted
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp salt
4 c pecan halves
1 1/2 c tropical fruit mix, dried

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350.
  • 2. In large bowl combine butter, curry powder and salt; add pecans.
  • 3. Spread on 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • 4. Bake, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • 5. Spread on cooling rack.
  • 6. Cool completely.
  • 7. Add tropical fruit mix; toss to combine.

SUGARED CURRIED PECANS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     Christmas

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb (5 c) pecan halves
1 egg white
3/4 c sugar
2 tbs curry powder
1 tsp salt
Pam

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250. Arrange pecans on a cookie sheet and toast, stirring occassionally, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg white and 1 tsp water until frothy. Stir in pecans and sprinkle with the sugar, curry powder and salt. Mix well. Lightly coat the cookie sheet with Pam. Spreead the pecans in a single layer on the sheet. Bake 1 hour, or until pecans are dry, stirring once or twice.

CURRIED MAPLES PECANS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 T. Butter
1/2 t. curry powder
1/2 t. ground ginger
dash of cayene pepper
1/2 t. salt
black pepper
1 c. pecan havles
1/4 c. maples syrup

Steps:

  • IN large skillet melt butter over low heat. Add the curry, giner, S&P, stirring to mix spices into butter. Cook 2 minutes. Add the pecans and cook 2 minutes. Pour maple syrup on top stirring, cook another 2-3 minutes or until syrup has thickened and nuts look glazed. Pour the nuts onto parchment paper separating. when cool, move to sealed container.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the curry mixture.
  • If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
  • Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the curry mixture for a touch of sweetness.
  • Serve the curried pecans over rice, quinoa, or your favorite roasted vegetable.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Curried pecans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. They're also a great way to add some extra flavor and crunch to your favorite salads, soups, and stews. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pecans, give this recipe a try.

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