Easy Spicy Pecans
Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Easy Spicy Pecans! Featuring a sublime balance of sweetness and heat, this quick recipe combines buttery pecans with a bold spice blend, including cayenne pepper, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon, all caramelized in a rich glaze of brown sugar and maple syrup. Ready in just 25 minutes, these oven-toasted pecans are the perfect snack, salad topper, or party appetizer. With their crisp texture and addictive flavor, these spiced nuts are bound to impress at any gathering or simply satisfy your craving for something savory-sweet. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the pecan halves to the skillet and stir until they are evenly coated with the spicy butter mixture.
Transfer the coated pecans to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer to ensure even baking.
Bake the pecans in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking and ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pecans cool completely on the sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the spicy pecans to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately as a snack or topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.5 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 308 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1021 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
