Spicy Glazed Pecans

This sweet and spicy pecan recipe uses sugar and cayenne pepper to deliver lively flavor and a crunchy texture. They're perfect in salads or trail mixes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cups pecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine sugar, water, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; stir. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Off heat, gently stir in pecans until evenly coated and sugar mixture begins to thicken. Transfer pecans to the prepared baking pan; spread until even.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Cool nuts. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; gently toss to remove any excess glaze. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.