Pepper-Glazed Pecans
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Crushed red pepper kicks up the flavor of this super-easy snack. Share it at Christmas gatherings.


Pepper-Glazed Pecans

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Servings: Makes 8
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 52 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Christmas Appetizers and Snacks, Nuts, Nuts, Nuts and Nut Snacks, Quick and Easy Appetizers, Thanksgiving Appetizers and Snacks
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    water
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 1-1/2  to 2 teaspoons
    crushed red pepper
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  • 2  cups
    pecan halves (about 8 ounces)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and red pepper. Bring mixture to boiling. Add pecans and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
3.
Drain; spread pecans in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pecans from oven; spread on buttered foil to cool.
4.
Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings
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