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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pecans

These pecans are just that - A little sweet and a little spicy. And, they are perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp. 3/4 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp. pure honey
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 6 c. pecan halves

Instructions
 

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cloves, and ginger and stir to combine. Cook, without stirring, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pecans.

Step 2

  • Spread pecans in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, dividing evenly. Bake until brown and toasted, 15 to 16 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack.