As the holiday season approaches, many people start to think about baking and cooking delicious treats to share with family and friends. Spiced holiday pecans are a classic snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a spiced holiday pecan recipe out there for you. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and festive snack that will be the hit of any holiday party.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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 HOLIDAY PECANS
Make and share this Spiced Holiday Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter 2 large baking sheets.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, salt and spices; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add nuts to sugar mixture and cook until syrup thickly coats nuts, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer nuts to prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until golden, about 5-10 minutes.
- Cool (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature).
SPICED HOLIDAY PRALINES
Living in the South, Elizabeth Choinski has seen plenty of pralines in her time, flavored with the likes of chocolate and coffee. But she had never come upon pralines imbued with the classic spice flavors of the holidays. So she made her own, mixing cloves and cinnamon into the pot. The resulting pralines are superb: aromatic, creamy as they melt in your mouth, then crunchy from the nuts.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, lunch, appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cane syrup, pecans and 1/2 cup water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 235 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove saucepan from heat and immediately stir in butter, vanilla extract and spices. Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully using a hand-held mixer, or a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip until mixture changes to a lighter color and becomes creamy and just starts to stiffen as it cools (it should still be warm). The pecans will break up a bit.
- Use a tablespoon-size cookie dough scoop to drop mixture onto two parchment-paper-lined baking sheets (12 pralines on each sheet). Use a spatula to flatten each praline. Let cool completely and store in a tin, creating separate layers with wax paper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOT AND SALTY SPICED PECANS
Hot and salty snack.
Provided by PenRip
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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.
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY PECANS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right pecans: Look for plump, unblemished pecans that have a light brown color. Avoid pecans that are dark or have cracks in the shell.
- Toast the pecans before using: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast the pecans in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices you use to flavor your pecans can vary depending on your personal preferences. Some popular spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're coating the pecans in the spice mixture, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pecans from getting evenly coated.
- Let the pecans cool completely before storing: Once the pecans are coated in the spice mixture, let them cool completely before storing. This will help the spices to adhere to the pecans.
Conclusion:
Spiced holiday pecans are a delicious and easy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of spiced holiday pecans that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a festive and flavorful snack, give this recipe a try.
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