Best 8 Holiday Spiced Pecans Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many people start thinking about all the delicious treats that come with it. One popular holiday snack is spiced pecans. These sweet and savory nuts are a perfect addition to any cookie platter or gift basket. With so many different recipes available, it can be hard to know which one to choose. This article will introduce you to the world of holiday spiced pecans, offer some tips for choosing the best recipe, and provide a few suggestions for delicious variations.

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SPICED PECANS



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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

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
1 pound pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

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.

EASY SPICED PECANS



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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

2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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



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Make and share this Spiced Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white
2 tablespoons water
2 cups pecans
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Beat the egg white with water.
  • Stir in the pecans until wet.
  • In separate bowl, mix the sugar, salt and spices.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture over the nuts and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 300°F 30 minutes.

SOUTHERN HOLIDAY PECANS



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I think this may be a Paula Deen recipe, there is nothing noted on the recipe card, so I am not sure. There are several versions of sweet & spicy pecans on Food.com, but all of them are slightly different. Any time you add sugar & spices to pecans it is a winning combination.

Provided by Demelza

Categories     Nuts

Time 22m

Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pecan halves
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter, cayenne, cinnamon & sugar together.
  • Pour over pecans, stir to mix completely.
  • Sprinkle salt over nuts, toss to combine.
  • Spread on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 325 F for 15 minutes, stir half way thru baking.
  • Cool & store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1730.3, Fat 177.2, SaturatedFat 34.1, Cholesterol 91.6, Sodium 2630.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 20.6, Protein 18.7

SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Pecan     Walnut     Spice     Honey     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup walnut halves
3/4 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil foil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder and cayenne pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Stir in sugar and honey. Add nuts. Stir until honey mixture is amber in color and nuts are well coated, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer nut mixture to prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, separate nuts with spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

HOT AND SALTY SPICED PECANS



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Hot and salty snack.

Provided by PenRip

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir cumin and cayenne pepper into the butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir pecans, sucralose sweetener, and salt into the butter mixture to coat the nuts completely. Spread coated nuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in preheated oven until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CINNAMON SPICED PECANS



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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

1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 pound large pecan halves

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:

  • Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans have a sweeter, more flavorful taste than stale pecans. If you can, buy pecans that have been recently harvested.
  • Roast the pecans before spicing them. Roasting the pecans will help to bring out their natural flavor and make them more receptive to the spices.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices that you use to flavor your pecans are up to you, but some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. You can also add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Don't overcook the pecans. Overcooked pecans will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Holiday spiced pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or gift. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a festive treat, give holiday spiced pecans a try. You can also get creative with your holiday spiced pecans. Try adding different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the mix. You can also experiment with different spices, such as cardamom, cloves, or star anise. The possibilities are endless!

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