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Sugar and Spice Pecans

December 29, 2013

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Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor!

Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor! | MomOnTimeout.com

Pecans have always been my favorite nut. I think it’s because walnut allergies run rampant in my family and so we all kind of steer clear of them – unless they’ve been cooked! It’s not a super severe allergy or anything. It just kind of makes my mouth feel raw. However, since I am a total nut-lover, I often endure the discomfort for that wonderful walnut taste 🙂

But, I digress.

We’re talking pecans today. Sugar and Spice Pecans to be specific. Think of the awesome flavor that a sugared pecan has and then add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mix. Trust me, you can’t eat just one.

Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor! | MomOnTimeout.com

I realize I probably should have shared this recipe a few months back but we all know I was on a peppermint kick that just.would.not.stop. So I’m sharing now…forgive me? While these nuts would OF COURSE be perfect for the holiday season, they really, REALLY should be made year-round. These tasty nuts would be perfect for hostess gifts, teachers, parties, the super bowl – you name it!

Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor! | MomOnTimeout.com

I brought these to my sister’s house the other day for a after-Christmas party and received RAVE reviews. Those are the kind I particularly like 🙂  If you are a pecan lover like myself, do yourself a favor and make these. NOW. They take less than 20 minutes to make and are worth every second. You may find yourself making double batches in the future and you will find no judgement here. I understand completely.

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Sugar and Spice Pecans

Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword sugar and spice pecans
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 290kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the pecans on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast for 8 minutes, stirring once. Remove pecans from baking sheet and place in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Generously butter the baking sheet.
  • Combine sugar and spices in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Combine sugar mixture, vanilla, and water in a heavy-bottomed 2 qt saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
  • Continue cooking at a medium boil for five minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir mixture vigorously for 1-2 minutes until bubbling subsides.
  • Immediately add the pecans and stir until the pecans are coated.
  • Quickly pour the pecans onto the buttered baking sheet and separate with a fork.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Put these on your must-make list for 2014 and come thank me later 🙂

Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor! | MomOnTimeout.com

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    I wonder what I did wrong? I followed the directions and list of ingredients exactly, but my pecans are swimming in the sugar mixture. It’s so liquidy, even after 30 minutes of cooling, there is nothing to break apart…just pecans swimming in sugar water. Bummer! I had high hopes as they looked so delicious!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 29, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      Uh-oh! The mixture should be super thick coming out of the saucepan. Maybe double check your measurements? Sorry about that!

      Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 23, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      I just had the same problem. And I know that I double checked my measurements, cause I always do when making candy anything. Maybe the use of a candy thermometer would have been helpful. I’ve popped mine in the oven to try to salvage the batch.

      Reply
  2. Kristen Duke says

    January 15, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Yum, yum, yum!! These would be perfect to have out at a party or for a teacher/neighbor gift!

    Reply
  3. The Sketched Chef says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    I can be obsessed with pecans. This is a really wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 15, 2014 at 1:45 PM

      Same here! Pecans are the BEST!

      Reply
  4. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    January 10, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    I’m beginning to think that whole “beginning of the year diet” thing needs to be broken about now. These look so YUMMY!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 15, 2014 at 1:52 PM

      LOL! Yep! Diet schmiet 🙂 Thanks Kristi!

      Reply
  5. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    January 7, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Yum! I bet these are bursting with flavor. Love that they don’t use egg whites. Can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 9, 2014 at 3:33 PM

      They really are Megan! So glad you stopped by 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cherie says

    January 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    I made these tonight to take to our Small Group for church. 🙂 They are awesome and they smell sooooooo good! Have you tried this with any other nuts? Peanuts or anything like that? Pecans can be kind of pricey. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 10:57 AM

      That’s wonderful Cherie! (BTW, my mom’s name was Cherie – I love it!) I haven’t tried it with any other nuts but it should absolutely work. Peanuts would be perfect!

      Reply
  7. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    January 5, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Pecans are also my favorite nut. I love to eat them this way. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays, Trish! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 12:51 PM

      Thanks so much Julie!

      Reply
  8. Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    January 3, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Thank goodness we don’t have nut allergies at our house. I’m pinning and planning to make these soon!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 1:19 PM

      That’s awesome! Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  9. michael says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    those look delicious, I love all kinds of nuts especially pecan that are candy coated!

    check out my site sometime,,, I enjoyed browsing your site! 😉

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you Michael!

      Reply
  10. katie says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    Oh I love candied pecans… these sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:28 PM

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  11. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    January 2, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    WOW! I also am a “nut” lover and these look terrific!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:05 PM

      Awesome! Thanks Julie!

      Reply
  12. Kate says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Pecans are my favorite, too! I know what you mean about seasonal recipes, but I could eat these any time!! Thanks so much for sharing this, Trish!! Have a Happy New Year!! =)

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:09 PM

      That’s so awesome Kate! Yes, these pecans would definitely be good any time of year 🙂 So glad you stopped by – Happy New Year!!

      Reply
  13. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says

    December 31, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I love pecans … just about any old way … will have to try your way 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM

      Me too Brenda, me too 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  14. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    December 31, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I am a huge pecan fan! This candy looks delectable!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM

      Thank you so much Laura!

      Reply
  15. Wendy | Around My Family Table says

    December 30, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I love spiced and candies nuts, and pecans are the best!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      I completely agree Wendy! Pecans are SO yummy 🙂

      Reply
  16. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    December 30, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I’d eat these until my mouth was numb. 🙂 Walnuts are the worst for me – but I love them so much!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      Totally.Worth.It. Same here with the walnuts – darn things shouldn’t taste so good!

      Reply
  17. Trina says

    December 30, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I am about to make this, and when I began to read the ingredients I noticed ground gloves. I will try cloves :).

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:26 PM

      Oh no! How did they turn out for you Trina? Did you pick out the whole cloves after you were done?

      Reply
      • Lora says

        January 2, 2014 at 9:35 PM

        I think Trina was making light of the fact that you wrote “ground GLOVES” in your recipe, instead of “ground CLOVES”. 🙂

        Reply
        • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

          January 7, 2014 at 3:29 PM

          Thank you Lora! I fixed it 🙂

          Reply
  18. Chloe Jacqueline says

    December 29, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Oh my goodness.. these look amazing! I am definitely going to have to try this out!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 3, 2014 at 10:55 AM

      They are super delish Chloe! So glad you’re going to give them a try!

      Reply
  19. Happy Valley Chow says

    December 29, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    I love nuts of all kinds, especially when they are candied like these! Great recipe 🙂

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 3, 2014 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you so much Eric!

      Reply

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