Pumpkin Spice Pecans
Easy pumpkin spiced pecans make a delicious snack mix to set out at a party or for bundling up as an easy homemade gift at the holidays. Chop them up and use them for garnish over cheesecakes and other fall desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 5 cups pecan halves
- heavy sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or just cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, pie spice, salt and ginger; set aside.
- In a large pot, bring the water, honey, and oil to a boil which will happen pretty quickly. Add the pecans and cook while stirring until all liquid is absorbed--about 1-3 minutes.
- Immediately sprinkle the reserved sugar mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer the pecans to an ungreased baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle with the cinnamon to taste. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned, stirring twice.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.