These sweet glazed pecans pack a very peppery punch and are an excellent addition to a festive charcuterie board or used as a salad topper. Mix them with dried cranberries and pretzels for a quick and easy glazed pecan snack mix.
PREP TIME 2 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 7 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 9 minutesminutes
YIELD 2cups
Ingredients
2cupspecan halves
2tbspbrown sugar
1 1/2tbspbutter
1tbsplight corn syrupgenerously round the measure
1tspblack pepperuse the black pepper from the spice aisle, not fresh ground black pepper which has a milder taste
1/4tspsalt
Instructions
Spread a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Stir together the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the pecans and cook them, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 5 - 7 minutes or until fragrant and well coated with glaze.
Spread the pecans into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely. They will be difficult to separate at first but can be separated completely once they are cool enough to touch.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: These are very peppery pecans. If you prefer less kick, reduce the pepper to just 1/2 teaspoon.