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Candied Spicy Pecans

Magda Born
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Pecan halves
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c + 2 Tbsps packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (could subsitute nutmeg)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Dried ground orange peel
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, smoked paprika and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently with a large wooden spoon or spatula for 4 to 5 minutes or until the pecans begin to brown release their roast aroma.
  • Stir in the spices until just fragrant (15-30 seconds), then add the butter and stir to melt. Follow that with the sugar. When thoroughly mixed, add the water. Stir 2 to 3 minutes or until the sugar has completely and the nuts look glazed. Sprinkle over with the kosher salt and remove from heat.
  • Spread the nuts evenly onto the parchment or foil so that they don’t dry in clumps.   

Magda Born

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