SWEET 'N' SPICY PECANS

Sweet 'n' Spicy Pecans image

Have snack lovers on your Christmas gift list? You can't go wrong with a festive tin brimming with these special pecans. The sweet-spicy flavor combination is irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups water
1 pound pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine water and pecans; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Drain. Immediately add to sugar mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes., Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over hot pecans. Stir to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet; cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.