Spiced Pecans

The heat of these pecans is determined by the amount of pepper you use.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups pecans, whole
• 1/2 cup confectionary (powdered) sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper
• 4 teaspoons water

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees (I use a convection oven)
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon sheet
3. Combine the sugar, salt, pepper and water in a medium-sized bowl
4. Add the pecans to the wet ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until well-coated
5. Spread the nuts on the paper in a single layer (I use spoon any extra mixture on the sheet to create a tasty brittle)
6. Bake 10-12 minutes until dark but not burned
7. I let the nuts cool completely in the pan to ensure they are completely dry
8. Store in an airtight container

These make a great gift. You can gift in cello bags or kraft coffee bags.