Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Honey-Chipotle Pecans

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:


  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. 2
    In a skillet, warm honey with chipotle powder and cinnamon over low heat, then add the nuts and stir to coat evenly.
  3. 3
    Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, then spread nuts evenly in a single layer on the sheet.
  4. 4
    Bake in preheated oven until nuts are fragrant (10-15 minutes).
  5. 5
    Allow to cool slightly (1 minute).
  6. 6
    In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and salt.
  7. 7
    Add the warm pecans, and toss to coat evenly.
  8. 8
    Spread out on fresh sheet of waxed paper and let dry completely.
  9. 9
    Store in an airtight container.


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