Glazed Pecans

By CarolineNGa

This is a make ahead and freeze type recipe. I keep these in the freezer and pull out a few to add to a salad. They will thaw on the counter while you combine your other ingredients.

Ingredients

• Makes - 4 C.
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 1/4 cup Orange juice
• 1-1/2 t. Salt
• 1 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Mace
• 1 lb. Pecan halves

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from 30daygourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Assembly Directions:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 250 degrees. Line a jelly-roll pan with foil. Heat sugar, butter, orange juice, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and mace in saucepan over low heat until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium. Add pecans and toss until coated. Spread in single layer on pan. Bake one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer nuts to large sheet of foil. Separate nuts with fork. Cool completely. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

Freezing Directions:

Serving Directions:

I love these on all kinds of salads. I also eat them plain, right out of the bag. Watch out...they're addicting!