Recipe: Butter Toasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Whether enjoyed as a simple snack, displayed on a charcuterie board or sprinkled over a salad, these Butter Toasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans pack a flavorful punch. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)
Pecans are heart-healthy, contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and contribute to your daily intake of fiber and protein. And they’re a delicious snack, especially in this recipe.
Butter Toasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the pumpkin pie spice, cayenne pepper, salt and powdered sugar together. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pecans and stir to coat in the butter.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and darkened in color – 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the spice mixture over the pecans. Stir to coat.
- Spread the pecans onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”
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