Sweet and spicy, these ginger infused pecans make a great appetizer, party food, and a great gift too!Toasting the nuts not only crisps them; it also releases their essential oils, bringing out their fullest flavor. Enjoy! Pecans are grown in the South and also in Africa!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- Place nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets.
- Toast until nuts are fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl, and set aside.
- Combine honey, 2 tablespoons water, and oil in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add roasted pecans.
- Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add sugar mixture, and toss until well combined.
- Spread nuts in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper (or wax paper) to cool.
- These pecans may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.1, Fat 73.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Sodium 931, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 30.8, Protein 9.1
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