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Spicy Pecans





Yields
MAKES: 8 to 10 servings

NOTES: These pecans can be made up to a week ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

Spicy Pecans




Lisa Romerein
 1 pound pecan halves
 3/4 cup sugar
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 3 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile
 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 1
1

Spread pecans in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven until golden under skins, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, combine sugar, lime juice, ground chile, cayenne, and salt. Stir until sugar is melted, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir occasionally until mixture is very bubbly and slightly darker, 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Step 3
3

Add pecans and stir until well coated with sugar mixture. Spread in baking pan and let stand until cool to touch, 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 140mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g14%
Protein 3.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.