Sweet and crunchy, these Sugar and Spice Pecans are just bursting with amazing flavor!
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.
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!
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.
Sugar and Spice Pecans
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
Put these on your must-make list for 2014 and come thank me later 🙂
More treats to love:
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crunch Balls
Spiced Chocolate Crackle Cookies
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Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Yum! I bet these are bursting with flavor. Love that they don’t use egg whites. Can’t wait to try 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They really are Megan! So glad you stopped by 🙂
Cherie says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
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!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Pecans are also my favorite nut. I love to eat them this way. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays, Trish! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks so much Julie!
Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
Thank goodness we don’t have nut allergies at our house. I’m pinning and planning to make these soon!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome! Thanks Amy!
michael says
those look delicious, I love all kinds of nuts especially pecan that are candy coated!
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Michael!
katie says
Oh I love candied pecans… these sound amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Katie!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
WOW! I also am a “nut” lover and these look terrific!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! Thanks Julie!
Kate says
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!! =)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s so awesome Kate! Yes, these pecans would definitely be good any time of year 🙂 So glad you stopped by – Happy New Year!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
I love pecans … just about any old way … will have to try your way 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Brenda, me too 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy New Year!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
I am a huge pecan fan! This candy looks delectable!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Laura!
Wendy | Around My Family Table says
I love spiced and candies nuts, and pecans are the best!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I completely agree Wendy! Pecans are SO yummy 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’d eat these until my mouth was numb. 🙂 Walnuts are the worst for me – but I love them so much!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally.Worth.It. Same here with the walnuts – darn things shouldn’t taste so good!
Trina says
I am about to make this, and when I began to read the ingredients I noticed ground gloves. I will try cloves :).
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh no! How did they turn out for you Trina? Did you pick out the whole cloves after you were done?
Lora says
I think Trina was making light of the fact that you wrote “ground GLOVES” in your recipe, instead of “ground CLOVES”. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Lora! I fixed it 🙂
Chloe Jacqueline says
Oh my goodness.. these look amazing! I am definitely going to have to try this out!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are super delish Chloe! So glad you’re going to give them a try!
Happy Valley Chow says
I love nuts of all kinds, especially when they are candied like these! Great recipe 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Eric!