spiced pecans

Name: Spiced Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) pecan halves; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Apr 16, 2011

I make these every fall when my pecan tree gives me lots of pecans. They are a favorite of my family and friends and they are really easy to make. These may be made ahead of time and packed in airtight containers. They improve with time and travel well.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 2 - 4

Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

How To Make spiced pecans

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, except pecans, and boil 1 minute

Step 2

Remove from heat and add pecans.
Step 3

Toss with a fork until they are all coated.
Step 4

Spread on waxed paper and let cool.
Step 5

When completely cooled, break apart and store in an airtight container.
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