GINGER SCENTED PECANS

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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

5 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons canola oil

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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