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
- 250 gm pecan halves
- 2 1/2 tbsp (37 ml) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) good quality bourbon
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular brown sugar instead of coconut palm sugar?
Yes — the ingredient list lists brown sugar explicitly as a direct substitute for the 1/2 cup (120 ml) of coconut palm sugar called for, so either works for the caramel-like coating.
How long do these pecans keep and how should I store them?
The notes say to store the cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Make sure they are fully cool before sealing the container so the coating stays crisp. 
Besides snacking, what else can I use these pecans for?
The notes suggest they make a great topping for salads or desserts — their smoky, sweet-spicy coating contrasts well with creamy or leafy elements.
