Maple And Brown Sugar Spiced Pecans Recipes

MAPLE AND BROWN SUGAR SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Cover a large baking sheet with foil, wax paper or a silpat mat.
• In a small bowl, combine salt and pumpkin pie spice mix; set aside.
• In a large, nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet, toast pecans over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Watch them carefully. Don't let them brown too much.
• Add butter and allow it to melt. Stir pecans to coat the pecans in butter.
• Add the salt and pumpkin pie spice mix, stir until the spices are evenly distributed.
• Add the brown sugar, water and maple flavoring and stir until the pecans are evenly coated and the mixture is sticky, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Pour the pecans on the prepared baking sheet, separate them with a fork and allow to cool before eating.
• Store in an airtight container.

SPICED PECANS

Steps:

• Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.