Spicy Vanilla Pecans

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb pecan halves
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine, sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; mix well. set sugar mixture aside. boil pecans in water for one minute; drain. immediately toss pecans in large bowl with sugar mixture. cover bowl and let sit 12 to 24 hours.
• 2 place pecans on an ungreased jelly-roll pan. bake at 325°f for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. while pecans are baking, combine remaining spice ingredients in a large bowl. after baking pecans, immediately toss the with the spices until well coated. spread pecans on jelly-roll pan in a single layer to allow to cool.