Spiced Pecans Recipe

Spiced Pecans Recipe

altonbrown.com

Alton Brown's sweet and spicy pecans are candied nuts with a kick of cayenne and cinnamon that are perfect for holiday entertaining.

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Cooking tools:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pats
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

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