Best 20 Spiced Pecans Recipes

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Spiced pecans are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own, added to salads or yogurt, or used as a topping for desserts. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making them a perfect gift or snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create your own batch of spiced pecans that will surely satisfy your sweet and savory cravings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS



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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

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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.

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.

SUGAR-FREE SPICED PECANS



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"My mother makes these and they're fantastic," writes Audrey Stewart of Forest Hill, Maryland. "If you arrive at her house late, there might not be any left!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugar substitute, cinnamon and salt; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat., Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET SPICED PECANS



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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

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoons black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cups pecan halves

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

ROMAINE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING AND SPICED PECANS



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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Pecan     Fall     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil
10 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce (1 large head)
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Spiced Pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss oil with garlic in small baking dish. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake until garlic is golden and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic from skins. Reserve oil.
  • Transfer roasted garlic to processor. Add honey, vinegar, cider and mustard and blend well. With processor running, slowly add reserved garlic oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce with 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese and enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and Spiced Pecans and serve.

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 :

SLOW-COOKER SPICED SWEET POTATOES WITH PECANS



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Candied sweet potatoes have long been a celebrated side dish during the holiday season but we have removed some of the sweetness (no marshmallows!) and made them even easier by cooking them in a slow cooker. We cut the potatoes into thick rounds so they hold up during the cooking process. The resulting tender sweet potatoes glazed with butter and spices are just sweet enough to make them the perfect accompaniment to your favorite poultry or pork dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 7), peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Stir together the dark brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Stir together the melted butter and vanilla extract in another small bowl.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Put 1 layer of the sweet potatoes on the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with a third of the butter mixture then sprinkle with a third of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat to make 2 more layers. (If there are not enough sweet potatoes to make a complete third layer, that is okay.)
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and bake until very golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool and finely chop.
  • When the sweet potatoes are tender, gently stir in the orange juice. Transfer the potatoes to a shallow serving dish and allow to sit for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken as it sits). Toss the potatoes in the sauce to coat, sprinkle with the chopped pecans and serve.
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SPICED HONEY FRUIT SALAD WITH PECANS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large egg white
1 cup pecans
1 habanero pepper
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1 1/2 cups grapes
3 kiwis, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 apple, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • For the spicy roasted pecans: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, ginger and egg white. Whisk until foamy. Fold in the pecans until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • For the fruit salad: Cut a slit into the habanero. Combine the honey and orange juice in a small saucepot and add the habanero and cinnamon. Heat until just simmering, about 40 seconds. Let stand for 10 minutes, then remove the habanero.
  • To serve: Toss the cantaloupe, grapes, kiwis and apples with the honey syrup, then coarsely crumble the pecans on top.

SPICED MAPLE-GLAZED PECANS



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This recipe is courtesy of Lisa Wagner. Download theSpiced Pecans Tag.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound unsalted pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Spread nut mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat. Bake, stirring frequently, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool. Pecans can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up one week.

GINA'S SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce package pre-washed baby spinach
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pecans: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in all the spices and the pecans. Stir and toast the pecans for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • Salad: Whisk together the Dijon mustard, shallots, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil in a continuous stream, whisking to emulsify. Season with a pinch of sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Toss the greens with the prepared dressing, the bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and spiced pecans.

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.

SPICED ORANGE PECANS



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You won't be able to eat just one of these spicy sweet nibblers from field editor Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. Keep them on hand this season for unexpected company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg whites and orange juice. Add pecans and toss to coat; drain. In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pecans and toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 30-35 minutes or until dry and lightly browned. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TART WITH CINNAMON-SPICED PECANS



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Spiced pecans add sophisticated nuance to this cinnamon-spiked chocolate ganache tart.

Categories     Food Processor     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Spice     Chill     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 -10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Pecans:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Crust:
1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about half of one 9-ounce package cookies, finely ground in processor)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 (3.1-ounce) disk Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For pecans:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk all ingredients except pecans in medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Spread in single layer on sheet, rounded side up. Bake until just browned and dry, about 30 minutes. Cool on sheet. Separate nuts, removing excess coating. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumbs into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom, to within 1/8 inch of top. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack.
  • For filling:
  • Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolates; whisk until melted. Add butter, 1 piece at a time; whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour filling into crust. Chill until filling begins to set, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Arrange nuts in concentric circles atop tart. Chill until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely with foil and keep chilled. Serve tart with whipped cream.

RUM-GLAZED SPICED PECANS



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Make and share this Rum-Glazed Spiced Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Nuts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To make the spice mix, place the spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • To make the glaze, place the glaze ingredients in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the pecans to the saucepan and cook until they are well coated and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute. Spoon the spice mix over the nuts, 1 tablespoon at a time, until they are well coated.
  • Transfer the pecans to the prepared sheet, separate with your hands or a fork, and let sit until completely dried, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

CHILI SPICED PECANS



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A simple spice blend puts the spotlight on crunchy pecans. Make sure you have plenty on hand because they disappear fast!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first nine ingredients; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 31g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (6 to 8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups pecan halves

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 CARAMELIZED PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups peanut oil
2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a deep-fryer or a deep pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees. (A deep-frying thermometer can be clipped to the side of the pan so that you can tell when the proper temperature has been reached).
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the pecans and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a large strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the nuts and then coat with the confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans. Toss the nuts by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and all the nuts are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The nuts should have a glaze of sugar.
  • Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees F. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool.

CAJUN SPICED PECANS



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

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 bowl, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375¼F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add the pecans - saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar and cook until caramelized.
  • Stir in the paprika, chile powder and cumin. Add the vinegar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Season with salt.
  • Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and bake in an oven until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • To make perfectly spiced pecans, start with raw pecan halves or pieces.
  • Use a large mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag to coat the pecans evenly.
  • Make sure the pecans are coated in the spice mixture before baking.
  • Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even baking.
  • Bake the pecans at the recommended temperature and time, stirring occasionally.
  • Allow the pecans to cool completely before serving or storing.

Conclusion:

Spiced pecans are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to a variety of dishes. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own spiced pecans at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy snack, give this recipe a try!

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