Spicy Sweet Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Stir the salt, white pepper, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the pecans and toss to coat.
4. 4
   Drizzle the melted butter over the pecans; pour onto a jelly roll pan and spread into a single layer.
5. 5
   Stirring occasionally, bake in the preheated oven until slightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Drizzle the maple syrup over the nuts and stir to coat, bake until the nuts are glossy and slightly dark, about 10 minutes more.
7. 7
   Allow to cool for 30 minutes before scraping into a bowl to serve.