Spiced Pecans

Makes1 cup
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 15 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
OccasionCocktail Party, game day
Recipe Coursesnack
Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, lactose-free, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, peanut free, soy free, vegan, vegetarian
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Taste and Texturecrisp, crunchy, nutty, spiced, sweet, tangy
Ingredients
- Nonstick vegetable spray
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup pecans
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Place a 12-inch square of foil on a baking sheet, and spray the foil with nonstick vegetable spray. Heat the brown sugar, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture bubbles. Add the pecans and the cayenne, and stir until the nuts are well coated. Transfer the nuts to the foil, spreading them out, and allow them to cool completely (they will harden and dry).
2009 Patrick Neely and Gina Neely