Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pecans
These spiced roasted pecans are perfect for the cooler months! They're great sprinkled over salads, casseroles, and more. Image: Table & Thyme
This recipe for sweet and spicy roasted pecans comes to us from Table & Thyme Event Catering in Birmingham, AL. They’re great served alone, sprinkled over salads and casseroles, or tied up with a bow and given as a gift!
Spicy-Sweet Roasted Pecans
These sweetly-spiced pecans are delicious served on their own, sprinkled over salads and roasted vegetables, or piled onto a holiday charcuterie board.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Spread your pecans in an even layer, and toast for 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes.
- While the pecans are toasting, melt your butter in a medium bowl. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the toasted pecans into the seasoning mixture and stir until the pecans are coated.
- Spray nonstick spray on the foil you're already using, then pour the pecans back onto the sheet in an even layer. Cook for 10 minutes; allow to cool before serving.
- Serve these on their own, sprinkled over salads and roasted vegetables, or piled onto a holiday charcuterie board. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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