Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans

Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Texas Pecans! This easy, crowd-pleasing treat combines the buttery richness of pecans with a crave-worthy coating of brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, balanced by a kick of cayenne pepper for that perfect spicy-sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, these caramelized pecans bake to perfection, becoming a crunchy, aromatic snack that’s ideal for holiday gatherings, charcuterie boards, or gifting. Serve them as a savory topping for salads or simply enjoy them by the handful. With straightforward ingredients and bold Texas-sized flavor, this recipe is your new go-to for sweet and spicy snacking!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups Pecan halves
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Maple syrup
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly coated in the sweet and spicy mixture.

Step 5

Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pecans are caramelized and fragrant.

Step 7

Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the pecans to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(291.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1891.9

Total Fat 187.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1190.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.7mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 967.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.3%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 12.5%