Saturday, October 22, 2011

Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans


Ingredients
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or a dash or two more if you like them extra hot)
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
Preparation: Preheat oven to 325;°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine maple 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.)

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