SALTED BUTTERED PECANS WITH ORANGE AND NUTMEG

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Salted Buttered Pecans with Orange and Nutmeg image

The orange zest and nutmeg say holiday, but you can switch up the spices as long as you keep the butter and salt.

Provided by Vivian Howard

Categories     Bon Appétit     snack     Christmas     Nut     Pecan     Orange     Butter     Hors D'Oeuvre     Nutmeg     Quick & Easy     Edible Gift

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pecan halves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans, butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet to coat. Bake, tossing once, until deepened in color and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with orange zest and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Let cool before eating all of them.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pecans can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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