Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
Sweet and spicy candied pecans offer a versatile crunch perfect for desserts, salads, or savory dishes.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying with cooking spray.
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Spread pecans on the baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
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While pecans toast, melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon.
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Remove toasted pecans from the oven, pour them into the coating mixture, and stir until evenly coated.
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Return coated pecans to the baking sheet in an even layer.
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Bake for an additional 10 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes; let cool completely on the baking sheet until crisp.
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Once cool, break the nuts apart or coarsely chop as desired.