SWEET & SPICY PECANS

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These nuts are great on top of a delicious salad, but are also good as a snack. Because there is no butter, it keeps the calorie count low! This recipe is from Southern Living's 40 Years of our Best Recipes cookbook.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water, warm
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and warm water until sugar dissolves. Add pecans; soak 10 minutes. Drain, discarding syrup.
  • Combine 2 tbsp sugar, chili powder, and red pepper. Add pecans, tossing to coat. Place pecans on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

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