spiced pecans

By Mary-2

Ingredients

• 2 C Water
• 2 C plus 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1/4 Tsp plus 1/8 Tsp Cayenne
• 2 C Pecan Pieces
• 4 C Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Combine water and 2 cups of the sugarl and 1/4 Tsp of the Cayenne in a medium- sized, Heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat.

Cook stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until mixture comes to a boil and becomes slightly thick, about 5 minutes,

Add pecans and cook fopr 5 minutes, stirring often. Drain the pecans in a colander set over a bowl, shaking off the excess liquid.

Heat the oil to 350 degrees in deep frying pot and fry until they are a deep mahogany color, 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Removing the pecans with a slotted spoon and drain on a blatter lined with parchment paper. Stir thepecans so they wont stick together.

Combine the salt, the remaining 1/8 Tsp Cayenne, the cinnamon, and the remaining 1 Tsp sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle the pecans with this mixture. Let cool. Serve in small nut cups or decorative bowls.

They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.