Toasted with a kick, these pecans have a bourbon punch from a single barrel Kentucky beauty and some cayenne to beautifully create a snack with smokiness.
By Prerna Singh
Bourbon Kissed Spicy Pecans
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
Toasted pecans with a kick of cayenne and a bourbon punch, creating a smoky and spicy snack.
Ingredients
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- 250 gm pecan halves
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons good quality bourbon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the coconut palm sugar and granulated sugar, mixing well until the sugars are dissolved.
- Add the bourbon to the mixture and cook for about 1 minute, allowing it to start bubbling.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, followed by the pecan halves, ensuring they are well coated with the mixture.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pecans are toasted and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
Store the pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a less spicy version, reduce the cayenne pepper. These pecans make a great topping for salads or desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
