Craving a snack that's both delectable and effortless to make? Look no further than our guide to creating the perfect spiced pecans! With just a handful of common ingredients and minimal preparation, you'll be indulging in these delightful treats in no time. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a touch of heat, leaving your taste buds tantalized. Whether you're looking for a quick party appetizer, a unique addition to your holiday spread, or simply a guilt-free snack to munch on, our easy-to-follow recipe has got you covered. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible spiced pecans that are sure to become a household favorite.
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SPICED PECANS
So simple, so good! Have tried several different combinations of spices, but keep coming back to this one. I use only pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.
Provided by Pat
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
EASY SPICY PECANS
My husband always requests these during the holidays when we have fresh local pecans. I use the full tsp of hot pepper sauce (tobasco) in mine. (The servings shown are an estimate depending on what you're using them for.)
Provided by Junebug
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Mix all ingredients together and spread out on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Do not overbake.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Store in an air tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 43.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 2.4
SPICED PECANS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with the cooking spray or brush it lightly with oil.
- Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds, until light and frothy. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chile powder, cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pecans and mix well, until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture, including any liquid, onto the prepared pan and spread in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing twice with a metal spatula. Each time you toss the pecans, spread them out again in one layer. When they're done, sprinkle with fleur de sel and allow to cool completely; they will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.
SPICED PECANS
Steps:
- Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.
SWEET-AND-SPICY PECANS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 cups nuts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.
- Remove the nuts from the oven and stir. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 more minutes. Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely on the sheet.
EASY SPICED PECANS
The combination of spices on these nuts seems to warm everyone on cold winter days. I made this recipe several times over the holidays. -Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet over low heat, toast pecans in butter for 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring often. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and spices. Add pecans and toss to coat. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. , Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
SPICED PECANS
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups (6 to 8 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, chili powder, cumin, allspice, cayenne, cinnamon, and paprika. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the sugar and soy sauce. Stir to melt and then stir in the spices.
- Add the pecans and toss to coat them in the spiced butter. Cook and toss until the butter is absorbed into the nuts, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread on a rimmed sheet pan and bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted and the coating is caramelized, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the sheet pan and serve warm.
SPICED PECANS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together salt, sugar, cumin and cayenne. Stir in oil to make a smooth mixture.
- Toss pecans with seasonings to coat. Arrange on cookie sheet in single layer. Toast 8 to 10 minutes, until they take on a little color. Cool, and serve. (They will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for a week.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWEET AND SPICY PECANS
These pecans have graced our family's Christmas sweet gift platters. I've also sprinkled them over my gourmet salads. They add so much in either case. I can't get enough of them! Lining the pans with parchment paper makes for easier removal of the pecans and easier cleanup!
Provided by Teressa DeJong Drenth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 2h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
- Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS
Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are seasoned with cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. They make a great hostess gift, too. -Carol Feaver, Marion, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugar and salt; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HOT AND SPICY PECANS
These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.
Provided by Diane Kester
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
- Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SPICY GLAZED PECANS
We eat these spicy glazed pecans tossed on salads. They're also a nice addition to nut/trail mixes!
Provided by FAIRUZAH
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and cayenne pepper. Stir and bring to a boil; let boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; gently stir in nuts until evenly coated and the sugar mixture begins to thicken. Spread nuts over the prepared baking pan. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let nuts cool. Place in a plastic bag, and gently tumble together to remove any excess glaze. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
SPICY PECANS
These pecans are great to nibble on along with some eggnog.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sugar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread coated pecans in a single layer onto the baking sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees. Rotate the sheets in oven, and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Immediately spread pecans in a single layer on clean parchment paper; let cool before serving or storing.
SPICED PECANS
Categories Herb Nut Bake Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Pecan Spice Poker/Game Night Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Place pecans in medium bowl. Melt butter in heavy small saucepan. Add cumin and cayenne and stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Pour over pecans. Add sugar and salt and stir to coat. Transfer to baking pan. Bake until nuts are toasted, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Pecans can be prepared 5 days ahead. Store in airtight container.)
SWEET AND SPICY PECANS
North Carolina chef Vivian Howard always keeps a jar of these addictively sweet and spicy pecans on hand. Fold her secret spice mix into beaten egg whites, which will coat each nut with flavor and a sugary crunch.
Provided by Vivian Howard
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat to 350 degrees F. Whisk egg whites until they are doubled in volume and stick to the whisk (just before "soft peak" stage). Gradually whisk in sugar and salt. Add spices: paprika, chipotle, cumin, paprika and coriander. Whisk to combine. Add pecans, then use a rubber spatula to toss, coating the nuts evenly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread nuts in a single layer. Bake on the middle rack for 10 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet. Use a spatula to flip pecans, breaking up any clumps, working quickly so they don't lose their heat. Bake an additional 10-20 minutes. (Total baking time will vary depending on size and moisture content of nuts.) When pecans are ready, they will be dark brown; when tapped with a spoon, they should sound dry and flat. Remove from oven and cool before serving. Pecans will keep for 2 weeks at room temperature stored in an airtight container.
SWEET SPICED PECANS
The spicing level is fairly forgiving on these pecans, which make a wonderful gift for the holidays or party snack. You can add more cayenne for heat or a little more sugar if you want them sweeter. The key points, though, are making sure they toast well but don't burn and using really good pecans, like Elliots from Georgia, which are stubbier and sweeter than the bigger, skinnier pecans that come from Texas and other Southwestern states (though they are delicious, too.) Ordering bulk pecans online helps keep the cost down.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories quick, appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together everything but the nuts and butter. Add a tablespoon of butter to a large rimmed baking sheet. Add pecans, toss to coat and spread into a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until the nuts begin to smell toasted.
- Place hot pecans in a large bowl, add remaining butter and toss to coat. Add spice mixture and toss again, then return nuts to baking pan. Toast again for four or five minutes, shaking or stirring the nuts once during baking time.
- Cool completely and pack into gift jars. Can be stored for a week.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CINNAMON SPICED PECANS
Here is a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Spiced cinnamon pecans are nice to have on hand during the Christmas season to serve as an appetizer or add to your cookie plate, or to give as gifts packaged in decorated jars or containers! I love making foods that will delight my family or guests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield about 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add pecans; stir until coated. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; mix well. , Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet to cool on waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pecans: Select fresh, plump pecans with no signs of mold or damage.
- Use a large baking sheet: This will ensure that the pecans have enough space to roast evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: If you overcrowd the pan, the pecans will steam instead of roast.
- Roast the pecans at a high temperature: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them crispy.
- Toss the pecans halfway through roasting: This will help to ensure that they roast evenly.
- Add the spices after roasting: This will help to prevent the spices from burning.
Conclusion:
Spiced pecans are a delicious and versatile snack. They can be enjoyed on their own, added to salads, or used as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own spiced pecans at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give spiced pecans a try.
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