sweet and spicy pecans

Name: Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) warm water; 1 cup(s) pecan halves; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Dec 3, 2015

These were a great snack my mother-in-law served during Thanksgiving.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 1 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make sweet and spicy pecans

Step 1

Combine water and 1/4 c. sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add the pecans and soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 3

While the pecans are soaking, combine 2 T sugar, chili powder, and cayenne.
Step 4

When pecans are done soaking and drained, add them to the sugar mixture turning them to coat.
Step 5

Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the pecans are lightly golden brown.
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