Spiced Pecans Recipe

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I usually make at least two batches of these nuts at a time and package in containers to give as gifts. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

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Spiced Pecans Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 20 Servings
20 15 35

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1-1/4 pounds pecan halves (about 5 cups)

Directions

  • Combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring the water, honey and oil to a boil. Add pecans; cook and stir until all of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Immediately sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup equals 202 calories, 20 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Spiced Pecans in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p9

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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by mpsmb

Delicious and healthy! My favorite nut recipe.


Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by kriserickj

I use stevia instead of sugar/honey, and mix almonds with the pecans. So yummy, I have made it twice!


Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2009 by lisa53202

These are mildly spiced/sweetened. My husband really likes them.


Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by morine3

My kids loved these nuts


Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2008 by MargeAZ

Pecans can be very expensive. You could substitute walnuts or almonds.


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by vscreations

thank you Tari for a delicious recipe. My first batch was devoured at our monthly senior dance. I'm getting ready to make more for holiday gifts.

 
 
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