Best 4 Five Spice Pecans Recipes

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Five spice pecans are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to various dishes for an extra flavor boost. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, these pecans are sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey as we explore the art of making five spice pecans, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure you create the perfect batch every time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE-SPICE PECANS



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Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. "They're also great sprinkled on all kinds of salads." Anne Leslie - Chandler, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook pecans over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the brown sugar, syrup and five-spice powder. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FIVE-SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Categories     Candy     Herb     Nut     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a shallow baking pan and a 12-inch square of foil, keeping pan and foil separate.
  • In a small heavy saucepan bring water to a boil with sugar, five-spice powder, and salt. Stir in pecans and simmer mixture, stirring, 1 minute. Immediately pour mixture evenly into pan and with a metal spatula spread pecans in one layer. Bake mixture in middle of oven 8 minutes, or until pecans turn mahogany-colored and most of liquid is evaporated. Immediately transfer pecans with metal spatula to foil, keeping them in one layer, and cool completely. (Pecans will continue to crisp as they cool.) Break up any pecans that have stuck together. (Candied pecans keep, in layers separated by wax paper, in an airtight container, frozen, 2 weeks.)

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PECANS



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Chinese five-spice powder typically combines cinnamon, star anise, anise seeds, ginger, and cloves. The combination gives the pecans a sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent flavor that's great.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg white
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Coarse salt
4 3/4 cups pecans (1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Whisk egg white in a large bowl until foamy, about 30 seconds. Whisk in sugars, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pecans, and toss to coat using a rubber spatula.
  • Transfer pecan mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and spread into a single layer using rubber spatula. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Transfer sheet to a wire rack, and let stand until cool and hardened, about 30 minutes.

FIVE SPICE PECANS



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Make and share this Five Spice Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Put the toasted pecans in a 4-quart slow-cooker.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the butter, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ginger, and cayenne.
  • Pour mixture over the pecans; stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours; stir.
  • Spread sheets of waxed paper on your counter.
  • Spread nuts out in a single-layer to cool (nuts will be soft initially but will crisp upon cooling).
  • Store in air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans. Stale pecans will not have the same flavor or texture as fresh pecans.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. Toasting brings out the flavor of the pecans and makes them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The five-spice powder is a good starting point, but you can also add other spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or garlic powder, to taste.
  • Don't overcook the pecans. Pecans will burn easily, so keep a close eye on them while they are cooking.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their crispiness.

Conclusion:

Five-spice pecans are a delicious and versatile snack or ingredient. They can be enjoyed on their own, added to salads, or used as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal. They are also a great addition to holiday gift baskets. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own five-spice pecans at home.

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