PUMPKIN PIE SPICED PECANS

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pecans image

I usually make at least two batches of these nuts at a time and package in containers to give as gifts. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/4 pounds pecan halves (about 5 cups)

Steps:

Combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring the water, honey and oil to a boil. Add pecans; cook and stir until all of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Immediately sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.