Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans! This easy, crowd-pleasing treat combines the buttery richness of pecans with a crave-worthy coating of brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, balanced by a kick of cayenne pepper for that perfect spicy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, these caramelized pecans bake to perfection, becoming a crunchy, aromatic snack that’s ideal for holiday gatherings, charcuterie boards, or gifting. Serve them as a savory topping for salads or simply enjoy them by the handful. With straightforward ingredients and bold Texas-sized flavor, this recipe is your new go-to for sweet and spicy snacking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated in the sweet and spicy mixture.
Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pecans are caramelized and fragrant.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the pecans to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.3 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 968 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.
