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    Author: Donna | Published: Feb 14, 2017 | Modified: Jun 25, 2020

    Sweet and Spicy Pecans

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    Sweet and Spiced Pecans

    Remember I told you I had an AH-mazing sweet and spicy pecans recipe coming your way? Well, it's a week late thanks to the worst cold season ever, but it's here!! Ever since I whipped up a batch of that Sweet and Smokey Spice Rub, I have been using it on absolutely everything (seriously, I put some in a gnocchi dish tonight and it really took the whole thing to a new level). Well I just had to try it out on some nuts, and seeing as I already have my favorite pecan recipe here, I thought I would just combine the two and see what would happen. Magic. Magic happened!!

    Sweet and Spiced Pecans

    They are a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and the hint of vanilla in the background just adds a whole new element to the overall flavor - you are going to LOVE them!! I can't keep up with the demand around here, my hubby and kids have been popping them like crazy. I put a bowl out at a dinner party the other night and they were gone in seconds, and I even spruced up a salad with some crushed sweet and spicy pecans and blue cheese and everyone was fishing at the bottom of the bowl for the crumbs  🙂  Just what I like to see.

    Sweet and Spicy Pecans

    Sweet and spicy pecans keep well stored in an airtight container, or if you are a big batch cooker/preparer like me, then they store well in the freezer as well, which is always handy. On a personal note, we are in the home stretch for baby number 3 - woohoo!! So my cooking and freezing efforts have been amping up big time, especially when it comes to snacks, because I know I am like a big starvo when it comes to nursing in those first few weeks  😛

    Sweet and Spicy Pecans

    Happy eating!!

    Sweet and Spiced Pecans in a brown wooden bowl

    Sweet and Spiced Pecans

    Take your pecans from good to absolutely fantastic with this sweet and spiced pecan recipe. Perfect for snacking or adding to salads for a crunchy twist.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups raw, unsalted pecans
    • 2 tablespoon sweet and smokey spice rub (see notes for recipe)
    • 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F
    • In a large bowl, mix together the pecans, spice rub maple syrup and vanilla extract until the pecans are well coated
    • On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, lay out the pecans in a single layer and pop in the oven. Bake for 7 minutes, give everything a bit of a shake and then bake for another 6 minutes
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving
    • To store: pop the completely cooled pecans in a sealed glass storage jar or into the freezer until ready to use

    Notes

    Sweet and Smokey Spice Rub Recipe 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 4.9gProtein: 0.6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 3.8g
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    1. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says

      February 24, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Loving these pecans! They're one of my fav nuts and i don't have them enough!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 26, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        Pecans are definitely delicious 🙂 We can't get enough of them around here

        Reply
    2. Kelly @ TastingPage says

      February 22, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      I can never get enough nuts, and sweet and spicy is the perfect combination!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 23, 2017 at 9:18 am

        I agree 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nicole Dawson says

      February 22, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Spicy & sweet are one of my favorite combinations. So so good.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 22, 2017 at 8:02 pm

        I agree 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Pecans are one of my favorite nuts. This recipes looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 22, 2017 at 8:05 pm

        They are my favorite as well - so good!!

        Reply
    5. Linda @ Veganosity says

      February 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Spicy nuts are one of my favorite party snacks. I could eat an entire bowl. I can only imagine how amazing these are with the sweet added in. Making soon! Hope you're all better. 🙂

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 22, 2017 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks Linda, we are getting there 🙂 I am with you on eating the whole bowl - I am so so bad!!

        Reply
    6. Uma says

      February 21, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      I love this kind of snack! My favorite is spiced Almond:) I would love to try with pecans too.

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      • Donna1 says

        February 22, 2017 at 8:07 pm

        Yum, we love almonds too 🙂

        Reply
    7. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:36 am

      These look like the perfect snack! The spice rub sounds amazing too. I would never have thought to put that on gnocchi!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 21, 2017 at 10:47 am

        Haha it was kind of a random last minute addition, but it tasted delicious so I am going with it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Spiced nuts are always such a great snack (and gift!)

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 21, 2017 at 9:58 am

        Exactly 🙂 You can't go wrong 🙂

        Reply

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