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Caramelized Cinnamon Pecans

Top candied pecans on any salad or fill a mason jar with them and gift them to friends! They make a great appetizer, too- the possibilities are endless!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Mix sugar, salt, ginger, pepper and cayenne
  • In skillet, melt butter,  combine with sugar mix and pecans.
  • Heat on medium stirring constantly until sugar is melted and nuts are coated. cool on parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg