Buttery Toasted Pecans

🧈 What Makes This Recipe So Good

They’re a delicious, lighter snack option that you don’t have to feel bad about munching on mindlessly. Pecans, like other nuts, are a great source of fiber and protein. They also contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.You only need THREE ingredients to make perfect toasted pecans! Of course, you can change up the recipe however you like to get an endless variety of flavors. Cinnamon and brown sugar, red pepper flakes and chili powder, maple syrup and nutmeg… the sky’s the limit!Toasted pecans typically scream “holidays” to me – I think it’s because a German Roasted Nuts stand sets up in our local mall every Christmas, and that smell is positively intoxicating. They’re really SO versatile, though! You can absolutely set these out for your holiday guests, use them on your sweet potato casseroles or your pecan pies, or gift them to the pecan-lovers on your list. Mix them into your salads or top a bowl of vanilla ice cream with warm, sweet pecans. There’s no need to reduce them to one month a year!

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

Try to use pecans that are evenly sized. Smaller pecans will toast faster than larger pecans, so you risk burning them if they’re toasted together. If you have quite a few smaller pecans and quite a few larger, you can divide them by size onto two baking sheets. The toasting process is the same, but the smaller pieces won’t need as much time in the oven.If you want to end up with chopped pecans, toast them first and then chop them. If you chop them first, the pieces will be so small that they’ll almost definitely burn.Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet! Too full and the pecans won’t be able to dry like they need to. You’ll end up with slight soggy, baked pecans rather than crisp, crunchy, toasted pecans. If needed, use multiple baking sheets or work in batches.

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