Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans

Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans—a perfect balance of caramelized sweetness and a subtle kick of heat. Made with crunchy pecan halves coated in a luxurious glaze of brown sugar, honey, and butter, this recipe gets its signature flavor from warm ground cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper. These oven-baked glazed pecans are ready in just 25 minutes and boast a delightful combination of crisp texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, ideal for holiday treats, charcuterie boards, or an elevated salad topping. Simple yet indulgent, this easy-to-make snack stores beautifully, making it a great make-ahead option for seasonal gifting or everyday cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pecan halves
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0 as needed Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 3

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the pecan halves to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them evenly in the glaze.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pecans cool completely on the pan. The glaze will harden as they cool.

Step 8

Once cooled, store the Sweet Spicy Glazed Pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(452.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2473.1

Total Fat 187.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1227.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 184.5g
Protein 21.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.8mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1179.8mg	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: 64.4%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 32.3%