Candied Curried Pecans

These pecans are a standard nibble at our house during the holiday season. Pecans can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
• ¾ teaspoon curry powder
• 3 cups pecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Mix onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, curry powder, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Heat honey, butter, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; stir pecans into the honey mixture. Remove saucepan from heat and add spice mixture. Toss to evenly coat pecans. Spread coated pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until pecans are dry and toasted, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Separate pecans.