Spiced candied pecans are a delicious and versatile snack or addition to your favorite dessert. This delightful treat takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed all year round. With the right combination of spices and a touch of sweetness, you can create a delectable treat that will satisfy your cravings. From holiday gatherings to everyday snacking, spiced candied pecans are sure to become a favorite. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to make the perfect spiced candied pecans, including the best spices to use, the right temperature for roasting, and tips for storing your candied pecans for maximum freshness.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CANDIED PECANS
These candied pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or toss over salads, and the best part is that they take just 15 minutes to make!
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
- Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
- Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Do your best to make sure the nuts are evenly spread out (if they are clumped together, they won't cook evenly). Scrape out every last bit of glaze from the bowl and drizzle over the nuts. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pecans are caramelized and the caramel on the baking sheet is a rich brown color but not burnt. (The nuts around the edges will darken first; watch closely so they don't burn.)
- Immediately slide the parchment off of the hot baking sheet and allow the pecans to cool completely on the countertop (this stops the cooking process and prevents the nuts from burning). Once cool, remove the pecans from the parchment, breaking apart any clusters if necessary, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Note: If the nuts are sticky after cooling, that means they are a bit undercooked. Pop them back in the oven for a few minutes and let cool again.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 217, Fat 20 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 178 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg
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 CANDIED PECANS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray.
- Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and toast them in the oven until dark and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir every 3 or 4 minutes.
- While the pecans are toasting, prepare the coating mixture. Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon.
- Once the pecans are fragrant, remove them from the oven and pour the hot nuts into the coating mixture, reserving the baking sheet. Be careful as it might splutter and hiss. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
- Pour the nuts back onto the reserved baking sheet, spreading them out into an even layer.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, stirring after every 3 to 4 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool and crisp up on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, break the nuts apart or coarsely chop them.
- Use them in your favorite recipe or simply serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 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
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
SPICED CANDIED PECANS
Make and share this Spiced Candied Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss nuts with other ingredients in a plastic bag until they are coated.
- Arrange nuts in a single layer on a nonstick foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375F or until the syrup begins to darken (be careful not to burn it!).
- Allow to cool in a single layer so they don't stick to each other.
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.
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 :
FIVE-SPICE CANDIED PECANS
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.)
SUGAR AND SPICE CANDIED PECANS
Holiday Treats! Can them for gifts! Top Christmas cookies with them! Garnish a salad with them. Or just eat them as is yummy good. Decorate a cake or pumpkin pie with them. Ok you know what you better double the recipe!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter large cookies sheets.
- Heat in a saucepan melted butter, water and sugar till sugar is dissolved, add spices and pecans stirring till well coated about 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer to cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 minutes.
- Cool store in airtight containers.
SWEET AND SPICY CANDIED PECANS
Categories Candy Condiment/Spread Nut Bake Pecan Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325;°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Place large piece of foil on work surface. Bake pecans 5 minutes. Using fork, stir pecans to coat with melted spice mixture. Continue baking until pecans are golden and coating bubbles, about 10 minutes. Transfer to foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
Tips:
- Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans have a sweeter, more flavorful taste than stale pecans.
- Toast the pecans before candying them. Toasting the pecans will enhance their flavor and make them more crispy.
- Use a variety of spices. The spices you use will determine the flavor of your candied pecans. Some popular spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the pecans will not cook evenly.
- Stir the pecans frequently. Stirring the pecans frequently will prevent them from burning.
- Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Candied pecans are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts, salads, and other dishes. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own candied pecans at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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