Easy Sweet + Spicy Candied Pecans

Name: Easy Sweet + Spicy Candied Pecans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 80g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar (also called icing sugar); 4 teaspoons (20 ml) water; 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (3g), plus more for sprinkling at end; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1g) (or 1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you like things); Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 cups (230g) pecan halves

7 steps

Prep:2minCook:12min

Sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy...these candied pecans are the perfect way to jazz up your toast, cheese boards or salads. The best part is that they take less than 15 minutes to make!

Updated at: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:33:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories317.5 kcal (16%)

Total Fat27.6 g (39%)

Carbs18.8 g (7%)

Sugars14.6 g (16%)

Protein3.6 g (7%)

Sodium193.7 mg (10%)

Fiber3.8 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

80gpowdered sugar

also called icing sugar

20mlwater

3gflaky sea salt

plus more for sprinkling at end

1gcayenne pepper

or 1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you like things

black pepper

freshly cracked, to taste

230gpecan halves

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 175C or 350F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients, except for the pecans. Whisk until it's a smooth paste.

Step 3

Add the pecans into the bowl and stir until the sugar mixture has coated the nuts evenly.

Step 4

Transfer pecans onto a large parchment lined baking tray. Spread the pecans out in one layer so they bake evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle a little more sea salt over the top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the sugar coating has gone a deep amber colour.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool. The sugar will harden as they cool and you'll be able to break the pecans apart easily. Transfer candied pecans to an airtight container for up to one week.

Ideas for how to use these nuts:

Step 7

*On toast with creamy cheese, honey and some figs. *Served alongside creamy French cheese on a cheese board. *Sprinkled on a spinach salad with cranberries, crumbly cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. *If you omit the cayenne and pepper, and add a bit of cinnamon, they're an excellent topping on pumpkin or carrot cakes.

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