Garlic Honey Roasted Pecans (Printer-friendly)

Crunchy pecans infused with honey and garlic for a quick and flavorful snack option.

# Ingredient List:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw pecan halves

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional

07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until thoroughly blended.
03 - Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss to evenly coat with the honey-garlic mixture.
04 - Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pecans turn deep golden and emit a fragrant aroma.
06 - Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet; they will crisp as they cool.
07 - Enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can make them, and youll understand why after the first bite.
  • Five minutes of prep means you can pull these together even when youre running late.
  • The sweet-savory balance is so good you wont believe it came from six ingredients.
02 -
  • Dont skip the cooling step or youll end up with chewy pecans instead of crunchy ones.
  • Stir them halfway through roasting or the bottoms will burn before the tops are done.
  • If the honey starts smoking, your oven is too hot, lower it by 25 degrees next time.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the pecans so you dont lose any of the honey mixture in the bowl.
  • If youre doubling the recipe, use two baking sheets so the pecans roast evenly.
  • Let them cool completely before storing or the trapped steam will make them soggy.
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