SPICY SUGARED PECANS

By emailinaz

can also use walnuts
store in airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 1 month; in the refrigerator for up to 3 months; or in the freezer for up to 8 months.

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1/2 c water
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• dash of ground cloves
• 2 c pecan halves
• 1 tsp vanilla
• cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1) combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly (about 8 minutes).

2) add pecans and vanilla, cook until all syrup is absorbed and pecans are coated, stirring constantly (about 12 minutes).

3) spread pecan mixture on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. (pecans will have a sugar coating.) separate pecans into halves. cool completely.