Spiced Pecans

By Hklbrries

Heart healthy.

"I usually make at least two batches of these nuts at a time and package them in containers to give as gifts," Though high in fat, nuts are also high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Pecans contain vitamin E, magnesium and fiber, too.

Tari Ambler, Shorewood, IL

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1 1/4 pounds pecan halves (about 5 cups)

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring the water, honey and oil to a boil. Add pecans; cook and stir until all of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 minute. Immediately sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture; toss to coat.

Transfer to an ungreased 15-inch-by-10-inch-by-1-inch baking sheet. Bake at 325 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information:
Per 1/4 cup
202 calories
20 g fat (2 g saturated fat)
0 g cholesterol
59 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrates
3 g fiber
2 g protein