In this recipe, pecans are sweetened by soaking them in a simple syrup and then coated with sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper before being roasted for a delicious sweet and spicy snack or salad topping.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
222 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
Step 2
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
Step 3
Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.
