Roasted Cinnamon Pecans
...a close fascimile of Trader Joe's Glazed Cinnamon Pecans. Walnuts are a good substitute for the pecans. Cookgirl has been officially banned from all Trader Joe's on the West Coast. I knew it would happen eventually. I am now forced to wear my Groucho Marx glasses to shop at any Trader Joe's.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups raw pecan halves
- 2tablespoons unbleached cane sugar
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons canola oil
- 1
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄8teaspoon ground allspice
- 1pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1pinch ground cardamom
- 1pinch ground star anise
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees.
- In a bowl combine all the ingredients and toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts singly on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pecans are browned and crispy. Stir nuts occasionally to avoid burning and to roast evenly. *Watch* oven carefully!
- Set baking sheet aside to allow nuts to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to airtight container.
- All amounts are estimated.
- Great as a snack, in salads, as a snack -- .