Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Sweet & Spicy Pecans

Sweet & Spicy Pecans are the perfect snack! The combination of brown sugar and cayenne pepper make these little pecans a crowdpleaser!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halved
  • 3 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1½ tbsp dark brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pour the pecans into a medium size bowl. Drizzle with the corn syrup.
  • Add in the brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir gently to mix it all up and have the pecans completely coated in the mixture.
  • Spread out the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, then stir the pecans around. Continue baking for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pecans from the oven and using a fork or spatula, break the pecans apart while they are still hot.
  • Allow the pecans to cool completely prior to serving.

Notes

Can be stored in a closed container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg