Spiced Pecans

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. 1
    Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 2
    Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. 3
    Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted.
  5. 5
    Add the butter and stir until it melts.
  6. 6
    Add the spice mixture and stir to combine.
  7. 7
    Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula.
  9. 9
    Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
  10. 10
    Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

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