Instructions
HOW TO MAKEÂ SUGAR AND SPICE PECANS, IF YOU LIKED IT SAY HELLO
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup water
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Sprinkle the pecans on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast for 8 minutes, stirring once. Remove pecans from baking sheet and place in a bowl. Set aside.
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Generously butter the baking sheet.
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Combine sugar and spices in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
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Combine sugar mixture, vanilla, and water in a heavy-bottomed 2 qt saucepan.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
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Continue cooking at a medium boil for five minutes. Remove from heat.
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Stir mixture vigorously for 1-2 minutes until bubbling subsides.
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Immediately add the pecans and stir until the pecans are coated.
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Quickly pour the pecans onto the buttered baking sheet and separate with a fork.
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Let cool for a few minutes before storing in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup water