Best Bourbon Glazed Pecans Like Candy Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/ 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pecan halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon zest from 1 small orange

Steps:

Combine the bourbon and the dried cherries in a small bowl and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir until well-combined. Set aside.
Place the pecans in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they just start to brown and smell toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and stir until the butter is completely melted and the pecans are coated.
Add the sugar and spice mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and immediately pour in the cherries and bourbon. Stir for 1-2 minutes more, off heat, until everything is well incorporated.
Return the pan to medium heat and continue to stir everything in the pan until the liquid thickens and a glaze forms on the pecans, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer the pecans to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, separate the pecans and spread them into an even layer on the parchment paper. Allow the pecans to cool completely. Once the pecans have cooled, zest the orange over the pecans. Transfer the pecans to a large bowl and serve

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Provided by Morcash Sweat

Categories Nuts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c pecan halves
1 stick butter
1/3 c jack daniels tennessee honey bourbon
1 1/2 c dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp mace
3/4 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Toast pecans @ 350 degrees on a cookie sheet until nicely toasted (10-15 minutes).
2. In sauce pan on medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, spices, salt, and stir until sugar dissolves completely.
3. Add bourbon and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Add pecans to sauce and mix to coat. Pour pecans onto wax paper or parchment and allow to cool at least 20 minutes.