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Ginger Scented Pecans

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Ginger Scented Pecans

Sweet and spicy, these ginger-infused pecans are not only an enticing accompaniment to a drink before dinner but an excellent gift as well. Slip them inside cellophane floral bags, and seal the bags with linen twine. Toasting the nuts not only crisps them; it also releases their essential oils, bringing out their fullest flavor. Use only the freshest nuts you can find, and discard all broken pieces.

Ingredients

Makes 5 cups

  • 5 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Toast until nuts are fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl, and set aside.
  2. Combine honey, 2 tablespoons water, and oil in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and add roasted pecans. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add sugar mixture, and toss until well combined. Spread nuts in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper to cool. These pecans may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

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