Ginger Scented Pecans

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Yield:
5 cups

Sweet and spicy, ginger-infused pecans are an enticing accompaniment to a drink before dinner and an excellent gift as well. Toasting releases their essential oils, bringing out the fullest flavor.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups pecan halves

  • ½ 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.

Cook's Notes

Use only the freshest nuts you can find, and discard all broken pieces.

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