TOASTED CHILE PECANS

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I adopted this recipe. I think that the quality of chili powder really does matter for this recipe, as does watching the baking time. It is easy to burn the seasoning on the pecans.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups pecan halves
3 tablespoons Kahlua (or substitute non-alcohol coffee syrup)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder (New Mexico or Ancho)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Combine pecans, Kahlua, and oil.
  • Toss well.
  • Add chile powder, sugar, salt, and cayenne.
  • Mix well.
  • Place on a baking sheet that has been lightly oiled or that is covered with parchment paper.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for a total of 20 to 25 minutes: bake for 10 minutes, then stir.
  • Stir again about every 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and loosen with a spatula.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Break up if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Note: Can be frozen.
  • Can be chopped and used as a topping for desserts.

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