holiday spiced roasted pecans

How To Make holiday spiced roasted pecans

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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  Step 3
  Add the butter to a small saucepan, and melt over medium low heat until the foaming subsides.
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  Step 4
  Add the coconut sugar, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon to the melted butter and mix to combine.
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  Step 5
  Bring the mixture up to a simmer, as you continue to stir.
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  Step 6
  Chef’s Note: I love the added dimension of flavor that the coconut sugar gives to these pecans. You can, if you choose, substitute some (more traditional) dark brown cane sugar.
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  Step 7
  Chef’s Tip: If you are going to use dark brown cane sugar, then reduce the butter from three tablespoons, down to two.
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  Step 8
  Add the pecans and fold several times, until they are completely coated in the mixture.
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  Step 9
  Chef's Note: The recommended amounts of butter are only a place to start. Depending on the dryness of your sugar, you might need to add a bit more. The mixture should have the viscosity of a caramel sauce.
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  Step 10
  Spread the coated pecans out in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  Step 11
  Place in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
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  Step 12
  Remove from the oven, and allow them to completely cool, about 30 minutes
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  Step 13
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 14
  Break apart the pecans, place on a serving dish, and then stand back. Enjoy.
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  Step 15
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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