Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans
Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans—a perfect balance of caramelized sweetness and a subtle kick of heat. Made with crunchy pecan halves coated in a luxurious glaze of brown sugar, honey, and butter, this recipe gets its signature flavor from warm ground cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper. These oven-baked glazed pecans are ready in just 25 minutes and boast a delightful combination of crisp texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, ideal for holiday treats, charcuterie boards, or an elevated salad topping. Simple yet indulgent, this easy-to-make snack stores beautifully, making it a great make-ahead option for seasonal gifting or everyday cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and salt.
Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the pecan halves to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them evenly in the glaze.
Spread the glazed pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pecans cool completely on the pan. The glaze will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, store the Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 6% | |
*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.
