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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Sweet and spicy, these ginger infused pecans make a great appetizer, party food, and a great gift too!Toasting the nuts not only crisps them; it also releases their essential oils, bringing out their fullest flavor. Enjoy! Pecans are grown in the South and also in Africa! Ingredients:
5 cups pecan halves |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
2 tablespoons honey |
2 tablespoons water |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°.
2. Place nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets.
3. Toast until nuts are fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking.
4. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl, and set aside.
5. Combine honey, 2 tablespoons water, and oil in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce the heat to medium, and add roasted pecans.
7. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add sugar mixture, and toss until well combined.
9. Spread nuts in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper (or wax paper) to cool.
10. These pecans may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
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