Five-Spice Pecan
Sweet and savory pecans coated with aromatic Chinese five-spice powder, cumin, and black pepper, then roasted until crispy. These flavorful nuts make a perfect snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- •4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- •2⅓ tablespoons dark brown sugar
- •4 teaspoons water
- •1½ teaspoons five-spice powder
- •¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- •¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 cups pecan halves
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, warm 4 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, 4 teaspoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; stir until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles. Add 2 cups pecan halves; cook, stirring, until pecans are thickly coated, about 3 minutes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until fragrant and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
15 min
