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Spiced Pecans

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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 16-ounces pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on your taste
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pecans until fragrant and beginning to brown slightly. Add butter, stirring until melted and pecans are coated well.
  4. Sprinkle salt/spice mixture on pecans and toss to coat.
  5. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and water, cooking over low heat, stirring constantly until liquid has thickened and coated the pecans.This takes about 3 minutes.
  6. Spread pecans in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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