Candied Spiced Pecans
Crisp, oven-roasted pecans coated in warm cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and a subtle kick of RC Chipotle Chile flavor.
Yield / Servings
1 Pound
Category
Desserts / Toppings & Snacks
Ingredients
9 Components
Pecans
1 lb.
Brown Sugar
½ cup
Honey
¼ cup
Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp.
Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp.
Ground Cloves
¼ tsp.
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp.
Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp.
Preparation Steps
1
Blanch Pecans
Blanch pecans in boiling salted water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
2
Mix Spice Coating
In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well blended.
3
Toss & Bake
Add hot, drained pecans to the spice mixture and toss until all nuts are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Bake in a 325°F oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until pecans are crisp and fragrant.
4
Cool & Store
Allow candied pecans to cool completely at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Value Added Umami Boost
To "Umamify" these pecans, simply add ¼ tsp. each RC Umami Sensations® Red Miso Powder and RC Umami Sensations® Soy Sauce (Wheat-Free) Powder to the spice mixture before tossing. Perfect for holiday entertaining, as a garnish for dessert plates, cheese platters, or to perk up green leafy, poultry, and grain salads.