Best 9 Hot And Salty Spiced Pecans Recipes

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Hot and salty spiced pecans are a delightful snack that combines the sweet and savory flavors of pecans with a hint of spice. These crunchy and flavorful nuts are perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply enjoying as a snack on their own. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from classic to unique flavor combinations, you're sure to find the perfect hot and salty spiced pecans recipe to satisfy your taste buds. From traditional recipes using cayenne pepper and paprika to unique flavor combinations like honey Sriracha and maple bacon, there's a recipe for everyone to enjoy. Whether you prefer a mild or a bold flavor profile, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your preferences.

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SPICED PECANS



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These spiced pecans have everything you want in a spiced nut. They are sweet, crunchy, spicy, and unbelievably addicting.

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Appetizers/Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
16 ounces pecan halves ( (about 4 cups))
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring nearly constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown and smell like they are toasting.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the spices and stir until combined. Add sugar and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared pan and separate them with a fork. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g

CANDIED PECANS



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These candied pecans are perfect to serve with cocktails or toss over salads, and the best part is that they take just 15 minutes to make!

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup Confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons water
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and water.
  • Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Do your best to make sure the nuts are evenly spread out (if they are clumped together, they won't cook evenly). Scrape out every last bit of glaze from the bowl and drizzle over the nuts. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pecans are caramelized and the caramel on the baking sheet is a rich brown color but not burnt. (The nuts around the edges will darken first; watch closely so they don't burn.)
  • Immediately slide the parchment off of the hot baking sheet and allow the pecans to cool completely on the countertop (this stops the cooking process and prevents the nuts from burning). Once cool, remove the pecans from the parchment, breaking apart any clusters if necessary, and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
  • Note: If the nuts are sticky after cooling, that means they are a bit undercooked. Pop them back in the oven for a few minutes and let cool again.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 217, Fat 20 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 178 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

HOT AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans aren't too hot, but you can leave out the red pepper if you like them milder, or increase it to taste. These make a great snack or appetizer for the holidays, or anytime.

Provided by Diane Kester

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans, and gently toss with chili powder to coat.
  • Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups (6 to 8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, chili powder, cumin, allspice, cayenne, cinnamon, and paprika. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the sugar and soy sauce. Stir to melt and then stir in the spices.
  • Add the pecans and toss to coat them in the spiced butter. Cook and toss until the butter is absorbed into the nuts, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread on a rimmed sheet pan and bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted and the coating is caramelized, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the sheet pan and serve warm.

SWEET-AND-SPICY PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 cups nuts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
2 cups unsalted pecan halves
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the oven and stir. Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees F. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 more minutes. Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely on the sheet.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons egg white (1 extra-large egg)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups whole pecan halves (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with the cooking spray or brush it lightly with oil.
  • Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds, until light and frothy. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chile powder, cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pecans and mix well, until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture, including any liquid, onto the prepared pan and spread in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing twice with a metal spatula. Each time you toss the pecans, spread them out again in one layer. When they're done, sprinkle with fleur de sel and allow to cool completely; they will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY TOASTED PECANS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 oz)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, pepper, and salt. Remove pan from heat and add pecans, tossing to coat well. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS



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Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are seasoned with cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. They make a great hostess gift, too. -Carol Feaver, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Add cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugar and salt; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED PECANS



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So simple, so good! Have tried several different combinations of spices, but keep coming back to this one. I use only pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

Tips for Making the Best Spiced Pecans:

  • Use Fresh Pecans: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans will have a light golden brown color and a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Toast the Pecans: Toasting the pecans before adding the spices helps to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. The recipe provided in the article is just a starting point. You can add or omit spices to suit your taste.
  • Don't Overcook the Pecans: Overcooked pecans will be dry and tough. Cook them just until they are coated with the spices and slightly caramelized.
  • Store the Spiced Pecans Properly: Store the spiced pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Hot and salty spiced pecans are a delicious and versatile snack or topping. They can be enjoyed on their own, added to salads, yogurt, or oatmeal, or used as a topping for cakes, cookies, and ice cream. With a little experimentation, you can create your own unique spiced pecan recipe that will be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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