Description
A delightful blend of spices and toasted pecans, perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Add the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves until they are fully coated with the mixture.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick or tossing with coarse sea salt after baking for a sweet and salty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg