I tried out a new-to-me recipe from the Susan Branch book, Autumn From the Heart of the Home; they are spiced pecans. The nuts are easy to make and so delicious, you'll never stop eating them. I haven't yet!
Spiced Pecans
pan spray
2 c. pecan halves (or other raw nut of choice)
1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. melted butter
4 tsp. Mexican hot pepper sauce (Cholula)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray the cookie sheet with pan spray. Mix all other ingredients together and spread on pan in one layer. Bake 10 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring once. Cool completely.
I made the recipe with pecans AND almonds and I think I like the almonds best. I like the pecans too, but especially the almonds. Any nuts would probably be delicious in this recipe. You get a sweet-spicy-salty crunch with every bite. Makes 2 cups.
One note: When I made these, I tried to cool the nuts fast and so I slipped them into the freezer. Don't do it! They got rather gooey. Still good, but not what you want. I saved them by putting them back into the oven for another 5 minutes or so and then let them cool down at room temperature in the pan.
I think spiced nuts would make an excellent gift for a nut-lover.
I crave nuts at Christmas time but alas, they make me feel unsettled. I think they WOULD make a lovely gift. Doesn't Susan Branch put them on salads?
ReplyDeletePom Pom,
ReplyDeleteYes, she says she does. They'd be delish on salads!
I agree Mom- maybe you'll get some nuts for Christmas! ;)
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious! I adore pecans! I'm not sure where I'll find chalula sauce, but perhaps I can find a good substitute. Yum!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Deborah