Simple Spiced Pecans

Submitted by maryann denobrega

"These are delicious alone, as a hostess gift, or on top of a salad. Taking under 15 minutes, you might be making more often then you think!"

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb pecan halves
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons water

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spread: pecans on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 5-6 minutes just until begin to smell.
4. Cool. Set aside.
5. Toss: the sugar, salt, and cayenne in small bowl. Set aside.
6. Combine in large saucepan: oil, honey, and water. Heat to boil, stirring constantly.
7. Add nuts, reduce heat. Stir 3-5 minutes until liquid is evaporated.
8. Toss with sugar mixture, quickly coating evenly. Spread on cookie sheet to cool completely.