Delicious Candied Pecans

Easy and Healthy 

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These candied pecans are sweet and crunchy with just a hint of spice. They make a tasty topping for salads, are ideal for gifting, and are just straight up addictive for snacking!

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pecans

sugar

corn syrup

cayenne pepper

cinnamon

Ingredients

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Whisk together the sugars, corn syrup, salt, and spices in a bowl. Thin with a tablespoon or two of water as needed. Add pecans and toss well to coat.

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Spread pecans evenly in prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes, stirring once or twice to be sure they cook evenly and don't burn.

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Remove from oven when browned and glossy and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar and toss.

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Place a piece of parchment or  non-stick foil on the counter and carefully spread out the nuts on the paper and allow to cool. Break apart.

When you remove the nuts from the oven, work quickly and spread them on a clean sheet of parchment, separating them as best you can. Careful! The sugar coating will be hot and can burn!

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