Cocktail Orange Pecans
photo by ChefLee
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
4 cups
ingredients
- 226.79 g butter
- 44.37 ml orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
- 14.79 ml finely grated orange rind
- 680.38 g pecan halves
- 14.79 ml salt
directions
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in liqueur and orange zest; stir until blended.
- Remove the pan from heat, add in the pecans, and toss to coat well.
- Spread the nuts evenly on a large baking sheet and toast in the oven, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes, tossing the nuts from time to time.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle salt on top; let cool completely, and serve in crystal bowls with cocktails.
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