Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans

(from AmericnJewl’s recipe box)

Source: Bon Appétit, September 1999

Categories: dessert, not tried, salad

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (generous) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (generous) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.

  2. Place large piece of foil on work surface. Bake pecans 5 minutes. Using fork, stir pecans to coat with melted spice mixture. Continue baking until pecans are golden and coating bubbles, about 10 minutes. Transfer to foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool.

  3. Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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