Best 14 Sweet Spicy Pecans Recipes

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**Introducing Sweet and Spicy Pecans: A Flavorful Journey for Your Taste Buds**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Sweet and Spicy Pecans. These delectable treats offer a captivating blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. Each recipe featured in this article promises a unique taste experience, ranging from a classic combination of sweet and heat to a zesty kick with a hint of smokiness. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, we have something for every palate. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Sweet and Spicy Pecan recipes, perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding a touch of excitement to your favorite dishes.


**Recipe 1: Classic Sweet and Spicy Pecans**

Our classic recipe is a timeless favorite, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. We'll guide you through the process of creating these moreish pecans using simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and of course, pecans. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a batch of crunchy, caramelized pecans that are sure to become a crowd-pleaser.

**Recipe 2: Honey Sriracha Pecans**

For those who crave a zesty kick, our Honey Sriracha Pecans are a must-try. This recipe combines the sweetness of honey with the fiery heat of Sriracha, resulting in a tantalizing flavor explosion. We'll show you how to create this addictive snack that is perfect for spicing up your next party or movie night.

**Recipe 3: Smoked Sweet and Spicy Pecans**

If you're looking for a smoky twist on the classic sweet and spicy flavor combination, our Smoked Sweet and Spicy Pecans are the perfect choice. This recipe utilizes the rich, smoky flavor of paprika and a touch of liquid smoke to create a unique and irresistible treat. Learn how to make these smoky pecans that are sure to impress your friends and family.

**Recipe 4: Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans**

For those with a sweet tooth, our Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans are a delightful indulgence. We'll guide you through the process of creating these glossy, caramelized pecans coated in a mixture of sugar, spices, and a hint of cayenne pepper. These candied pecans are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your desserts, salads, or simply enjoying as a standalone snack.

So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a flavor-filled journey with our Sweet and Spicy Pecan recipes. From classic to zesty and smoky to sweet, we have something for every taste preference. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create unforgettable culinary memories.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

SWEET & SPICY GLAZED PECANS



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I love to add these pecans to salads of all kinds. Of course, they are pretty great just as they are! Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your individual taste. Also, walnuts and mixed nuts are really good fixed this way.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a large, heavy cookie sheet.
  • In a small, heavy saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients.
  • Over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil 2 minutes.
  • Add pecans and stir until they are coated with the mixture, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer pecans to the cookie sheet, spreading evenly into a single layer.
  • Bake until pecans are just starting to brown, about 13 minutes.
  • Transfer to another cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper.
  • Separate the pecans and cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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These pecans have graced our family's Christmas sweet gift platters. I've also sprinkled them over my gourmet salads. They add so much in either case. I can't get enough of them! Lining the pans with parchment paper makes for easier removal of the pecans and easier cleanup!

Provided by Teressa DeJong Drenth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 2h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
5 cups hot water
10 cups pecan halves
⅔ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup sugar into the hot water in a large bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Soak the pecans in the water for 1 hour; drain.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9x13 inch baking dishes with parchment paper.
  • Sift the 2/3 cup sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a separate large bowl; add the pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer into the prepared dishes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the coating on the pecans are bubbly, stirring once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pans immediately and spread onto a counter or other flat surface covered with parchment paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SWEET AND SPICY CANDIED PECANS



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Categories     Candy     Condiment/Spread     Nut     Bake     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon (generous) freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325;°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Place large piece of foil on work surface. Bake pecans 5 minutes. Using fork, stir pecans to coat with melted spice mixture. Continue baking until pecans are golden and coating bubbles, about 10 minutes. Transfer to foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

SWEET AND SPICY CANDIED PECANS - WITH A KICK



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These nuts are addictive!!! Serve as a delicious snack, super-easy appetizer (great on a Ritz cracker with whipped cream cheese), topping for salads (see my Waldorf Salad recipe #117914) or in candied sweet potatoes. And, they make the perfect hostess gift especially during the Holiday Season! I make a double batch before Thanksgiving and freeze in ziplock bags for use at Christmas and New Years. The kick is up to you, as they are really very mild as written (we think they are perfect this way). Recipe was given to me by my sister, originally from Bon Appetit.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil cooking spray
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon generous fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces (or halves)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Place large piece of foil on work surface. Bake pecans 5 minutes. Using fork, stir pecans to coat with melted spice mixture. Continue baking until pecans are golden and coating bubbles, about 10 minutes. Transfer to foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead- store airtight at room temperature).
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups.
  • NOTE: Recipe is easily doubled, freezes well in ziplock bags.
  • Serve as a snack, topping for appetizers or salads (see my Waldorf Salad recipe #117914) or candied sweet potatoes, -or- give as a gift for the holidays.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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North Carolina chef Vivian Howard always keeps a jar of these addictively sweet and spicy pecans on hand. Fold her secret spice mix into beaten egg whites, which will coat each nut with flavor and a sugary crunch.

Provided by Vivian Howard

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground chipotle
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
4 cups pecan halves or pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350 degrees F. Whisk egg whites until they are doubled in volume and stick to the whisk (just before "soft peak" stage). Gradually whisk in sugar and salt. Add spices: paprika, chipotle, cumin, paprika and coriander. Whisk to combine. Add pecans, then use a rubber spatula to toss, coating the nuts evenly.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread nuts in a single layer. Bake on the middle rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet. Use a spatula to flip pecans, breaking up any clumps, working quickly so they don't lose their heat. Bake an additional 10-20 minutes. (Total baking time will vary depending on size and moisture content of nuts.) When pecans are ready, they will be dark brown; when tapped with a spoon, they should sound dry and flat. Remove from oven and cool before serving. Pecans will keep for 2 weeks at room temperature stored in an airtight container.

SWEET 'N' SPICY PECANS



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Have snack lovers on your Christmas gift list? You can't go wrong with a festive tin brimming with these special pecans. The sweet-spicy flavor combination is irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups water
1 pound pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine water and pecans; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Drain. Immediately add to sugar mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes., Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over hot pecans. Stir to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet; cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY MAPLE GLAZED PECANS



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Categories     Candy     Nut     Bake     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 7

Butter (for the pan)
1 pound unsalted pecans
3 T melted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 T brown sugar
3/4 t salt
1/2 t cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Set the oven at 375. Lightly butter a rimmed baking dish. In a bowl, toss the pecans with the melted butter, maple syrup, sugar,salt, adn cayenne. Transfer the nuts to the baking sheet. Bake, tossing often, for 10-12 minutes, until browned and fragrant. Cool on the baking sheet.

SWEET AND SPICY TEXAS PECANS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb chopped pecans or 1/2 lb pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the pecans and melted butter in a foil-lined jellyroll pan.
  • Put in a 350 degree oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Mix together the sugar and pepper; sprinkle half the sugar mixture over the pecans and bake for 5 more minutes, stirring once.
  • Take pan out of oven and sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over pecans; toss to coat.

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.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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So simple and so delicious. I often make these in a big batch and put them into clear bag with nice ribbon and give them as a gift. People are always impressed. They are great on salads, desserts or just as a healthy snack.

Provided by Hanka

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pecans
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne. Add pecans and toss well.
  • Drizzle honey and oil over spiced nuts and mix well so they are evenly coated.
  • Spread on greased baking sheet and bake 7 - 10 minutes until sugar is caramelized.
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes and take it of the sheet otherwise they might stick to the bottom. If that happens put it back in oven to melt the sticky sugar.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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This recipe was given to me years ago by a good friend. They are so quick to make and while there are similar recipes out there, the vinegar gives it a special tang that makes them unique and has everyone begging for the recipe.

Provided by LizP5885

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cider vinegar
salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Melt the butter over medium high heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the pecans and saute until toasted and brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring very frequently, until caramelized.
  • Stir in the paprika, chili powder and ground cumin.
  • Stir to distribute evenly.
  • Add the vinegar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Spread the pecans on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in an oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool completely on the cookie sheet.
  • They will crisp up once as they cool.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4c sugar
2c warm water
2c pecan halves
1t cinnamon
1/2t cayenne pepper or chipotle powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Place 1/2c sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium low heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat, add pecans, and stir to coat. Soak for 10 minutes then drain. Place remaining 1/4c sugar, cinnamon and pepper in a plastic bag; shake to combine. Add pecans, shake to coat. Transfer nuts to jelly roll pan; bake about 10 minutes, or until golden. Cool before using.

SWEET AND SPICY PECANS



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these pecans are wonderfully easy to make. They're a great choice for holiday parties or gift giving. source unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. pure chile powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 cup cider vinegar
salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Set a rack in the middle level
  • 2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and saute, stirring til lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and cook, stirring, til lightly caramelized. Stir in cumin, chile powder and paprika. add vinegar and cook, stirring til all liquid has evaporated. Season to taste with salt
  • 3. Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet and bake til crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then store in airtight container at room t4empeature til ready to serve. Makes 3 cups. From Ne4w Tastes from Texas by Stephan Pykes
  • 4. These nuts are Texas sweet. If you don't have a big sweet tooth, use a level 1/3 cup brown sugar. They'll still have a sweet tart edge. to make chile powder,use either a mixture or a single type of dried chiles, such as anchos, chipotles, and guajiilos. Preheat oven to 300. Slit the chiles open and remove seeds. Put split chiles in single layer on baking sheet and roast til thoroughly dry and stiff, 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the chiles into a bowl. Put pieces in spice grinder and grind them to a powder. Store in airtight container in cool dry place for up to 1 month or in freezer for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Pecans: Fresh pecans have a sweeter and more flavorful taste compared to store-bought or stale ones. If you can, get your hands on freshly harvested pecans for the best results.
  • Roast the Pecans: Roasting the pecans enhances their flavor and gives them a slightly crunchy texture. Make sure to roast them evenly and keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Use High-Quality Honey: The quality of honey you use will significantly impact the taste of your pecans. Opt for raw, unfiltered honey with a rich flavor.
  • Customize the Spices: Feel free to adjust the spices used in the recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can increase or decrease the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper depending on your desired level of spiciness.
  • Store Properly: Store the candied pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a month or freeze them for up to three months.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy pecans are a delightful treat that combines the sweet flavors of honey and brown sugar with a touch of heat from chili powder and cayenne pepper. They are perfect for snacking, adding a crunchy topping to salads or yogurt, or using as a garnish for desserts. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can easily make these candied pecans at home and enjoy their deliciousness.

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