HONEY-CHIPOTLE PECANS

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Not your standard toasted nuts; sweet, yet slightly salty, with a flash of smokey fire. Goes great in soups (especially sweet potato or pumpkin) and salads or delicious on their own as a snack or party appetizer.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a skillet, warm honey with chipotle powder and cinnamon over low heat, then add the nuts and stir to coat evenly.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread nuts evenly in a single layer on the sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until nuts are fragrant (10-15 minutes).
  • Allow to cool slightly (1 minute).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and salt.
  • Add the warm pecans, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Spread out on fresh sheet of waxed paper and let dry completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.4

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