Spiced Pecans

Author

Nuwave

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Category

Snacks

Ingredients

• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
• ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Spray Liner Pan with oil.
2. In small saucepan, combine 1T taco seasoning mix, 4T sugar, ⅛t cayenne pepper and cinnamon; mix well.
3. Stir in orange juice.
4. Bring to boil over Medium (275°F) heat.
5. Once boil is reached, remove pan from heat.
6. Add pecans; stir until pecans are well coated.
7. Spread pecans evenly in Liner Pan.
8. Cook at 350°F for 7-8 minutes.
9. Immediately remove Dome and stir pecans.
10. Continue cooking at 350°F for additional 7-8 minutes.
11. While pecans cook, in small bowl, combine remaining seasoning mix, 1T sugar and ⅛t cayenne pepper.
12. Remove pecans from Oven.
13. Place pecans in bowl with seasoning mixture and toss. If pecans stick together, gently break them apart; continue to toss.
14. Spread pecans out on cooling rack.
15. Gently shake to remove any residual seasoning mixture.
16. Store in airtight container.