Ingredients

  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Method

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • place rack in center of oven.
  • spread pecans in a large roasting pan.
  • bake until lightly toasted,about 8 minutes.
  • combine the corn and maple syrups.
  • pour over the nuts.
  • toss to coat well.
  • bake stiring occasionally,untillthe nuts have absorbed most of the syrup.
  • (about 10 minutes) mix the sugar,cumin,paprika,chili powder,salt and cayenne.
  • pour over the nuts in a bowl.
  • toss gradually,adding the sugar mixture untillthe nuts are coated with the sugar.
  • cool slightly and break apart any nuts that stick together.
  • pour onto a baking sheet and cool completly.
  • store in a air tight container.
  • can be kept at room temp for up to 1 week.