Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Recipe by Teressa DeJong Drenth from allrecipes.com

Appetizer,Snack 2 Hr. 20 Mins.

Ingredients

40

40 servings

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 40 servings

  • Calories: 222
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 10g

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