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a bowl of glazed sweet and spicy pecans with a glossy cinnamon coating on a rustic table, in a wide horizontal shot, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Save room for these toasted pecans. Their maple glaze is paired with cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne to create a sweet and savory treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss the pecans with maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt until evenly coated.
  3. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 12-15 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant and glazed.
  5. Let cool completely so they crisp up before serving.

Notes

They'll feel sticky warm but harden as they cool, so be patient.