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Sweet and Spicy Pecans

By: Teressa  
"These pecans have graced our family's Christmas sweet gift platters. I've also sprinkled them over my gourmet salads. They add so much in either case. I can't get enough of them! Lining the pans with parchment paper makes for easier removal of the pecans and easier cleanup!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 cups hot water
  • 10 cups pecan halves
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
  2. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
  3. Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the sugar water in which you soak the pecans. The actual amount of the simple syrup consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 222 | Total Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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