A little about how I got here.

I grew up in Southern California. Got married had a few kids and then ended up divorced. Placed an add on a website and that is how I met my French husband. We lived in California for about a year and decided after that to pack up what we owned and move to Tahiti..........Life is a grand adventure and I'm living it.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Pecans ~ Candied Style

Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans - With a Kick

"These nuts are addictive! Serve as a delicious snack, easy appetizer  topping for salads or in candied sweet potatoes.

vegetable oil cooking spray
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon generous fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces ( or halves)

Preheat oven to 325°F Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pecans; stir gently to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
Place large piece of foil on work surface. Bake pecans 5 minutes. Using fork, stir pecans to coat with melted spice mixture. Continue baking until pecans are golden and coating bubbles, about 10 minutes. Transfer to foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead- store airtight at room temperature).
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
 

Adapted from Bon appetit magazine 

xo

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