Description
A sweet and savory snack of pecans coated in a buttery, spiced glaze, perfect for gatherings or holiday treats.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Add pecans to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the mixture.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pecans are golden and fragrant.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.