Peppered Glazed Pecans
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistibly sweet and spicy Peppered Glazed Pecans—a perfect blend of crunch, caramelized coating, and a bold kick of heat. This quick and easy recipe combines toasted pecans with a buttery sugar glaze infused with ground black pepper and a hint of cayenne for optional extra spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, these gourmet nuts are ideal for holiday gifts, elegant salad toppers, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer on your next charcuterie board. The irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors will make these pecans a staple treat in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the pecan halves evenly on the prepared baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove them from the oven and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble gently.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ground black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Add the toasted pecans to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly with the sugar mixture. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes, ensuring that the pecans are fully glazed.
Transfer the glazed pecans back onto the lined baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer to prevent clumping.
Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, the glaze will harden, giving the pecans a crisp, glossy finish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 973 mg | 21% | |
*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.
