DRUNKEN PECANS

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Whether you plan on making these for Holiday gift giving or as a party appetizer, make more than you need because you cannot eat just one. Just about any kind of nuts can be used in this recipe like walnuts and almonds. All of the liquor cooks out but the alcohol leaves a delicious flavor, so don't be afraid to use it.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 lb pecan halves
2 c brown sugar, divided
2 tsp ground cinnamon (if using amaretto)
1 c karo syrup or pure maple syrup (dark or light karo)
8 Tbsp bourbon or amaretto
2 tsp vanilla extract (or almond if using amaretto)

Steps:

1. Whisk together maple or Karo syrup and 1 cup of your brown sugar and cinnamon in a large sauce pan. Add the bourbon or Amaretto and the vanilla or almond extract. The alcohol will cook out and just leave the flavor.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Add the pecans or whatever kind of nuts you prefer.
3. Keep stirring over med heat until the pecans are coated in the sugar mixture.
4. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the liquid becomes thick and starts to solidify on your spoon. It needs to reach a high enough temperature for the sugar mixture to harden when cooled. (at least 240 degrees on candy thermometer)
5. Remove from heat and add the remaining cup of brown sugar to the pan, quickly toss until all the nuts are coated with the sugar. Pour out on a sprayed, foil lined cookie sheet to cool and break apart any big pieces that are clumped together.
6. Once they are cool they will be hard and crunchy. Technically they will keep for a few weeks in a sealed container, but they're usually gone in a few hours.

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Ashik Diwana

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I'm not sure if I like these pecans. They're not bad, but they're not great either.

Sallieu Kamara

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These pecans are a little too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.

Kiara Roque

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pecans turned out too sweet. I think I might have added too much brown sugar.

Ebrahim Islam

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These pecans are a great addition to any cheese plate. They're also a delicious snack on their own.

Matthew Daniel

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I've tried a lot of different Drunken Pecan recipes, but this one is my favorite. The pecans are perfectly coated in the glaze and they have a wonderful flavor.

Ahram Uddin Mondol Hira

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These pecans are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that you can make them ahead of time.

ohh rallo

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I'm not usually a fan of pecans, but these Drunken Pecans are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Yukiharu Burns

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I made these pecans for my holiday gift baskets and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

Mahi Writes

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These pecans are dangerously addictive! I can't stop snacking on them. They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy.

matthew hawthorn

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pecans are perfectly caramelized and have a wonderful crunch. I love that you can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste.