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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Great to nibble on with a glass of Champagne over the holidays! From Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons chinese five spice powder (a blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger, available in the spice section of) |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
4 cups pecan halves |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, salt and spices; stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Add nuts to sugar mixture and cook until syrup thickly coats nuts, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer nuts to prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake until golden, about 5-10 minutes.
8. Cool (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature).
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