Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces raw pecan halves (choose other nuts, if you prefer, maybe walnuts!)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the two sugars, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper and salt.
  • Heat a frying pan on medium-low heat.
  • Add the olive oil and pecans.
  • Stir until pecans are coated and warm.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the sugar and spice mix to the pecans and toss until well coated.
  • Spread this mixture on your prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for a total of 13-15 minutes and halfway through baking give the pecans a good stir.
  • These are delicious served warm or at room temperature.