Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.