Ginger Spiced Pecans

These pecans have a bit of an unusual flavor combination – not overly sweet, a little salty and just enough spice. YUM! They are easy to make and a great activity to get the kids involved with. I like to package them pretty and give them as gifts, as a nice alternative for people who don’t love super sweet treats.

Ginger Spiced Pecans

To get started, spread 4 cups of pecans on a cookie sheet. Place them in a 350 degree oven for about 5-6 minutes.

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While the pecans are toasting in the oven, mix up the spice mix in a small bowl.

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Add the sugar, salt, and spices to a small bowl and mix.

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Set this aside. We’ll add this a bit later.

In a large sauce pan or stock pot, add the glaze ingredients (water, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar).

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Whisk this over medium heat until it boils. It’s a small amount in a big pot, but we’re going to add the pecans so will need the room.

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The pecans should be about done toasting in the oven by this point. Add them to the glaze and toss to coat them all with the glaze.

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You can turn the heat off and just keep mixing until there is no liquid left in the pan.

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Sprinkle the spice mix over the nuts.

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Toss to coat.

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Put these back on the cookie sheet and spread them out into an even layer.

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Pop them back into the 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Make sure to set the timer because these can burn quickly if you forget about them.

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Let the pecans cool on the cookie sheet, then package for gifts or put in an airtight container. When packaging for gifts, I like to put 2 cups in a

Ginger Spiced Pecans

Homesteading Dreams
Delicious salty, sweet, and spicy roasted pecans.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups pecan halves

Spice Mix

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 2 tsp. ginger

Glaze

  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place the pecans on a cookie sheet and roast for 6 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • In a small bowl, mix together spice mix. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or stock pot, mix the glaze ingredients.
  • Whisk over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
  • Add the roasted nuts to the glaze mix. Mix and toss to coat until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with the spice mix and toss to coat.
  • Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Cool. Enjoy.