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Cozy Southern Church Lady Pecans Recipe with Warm Spices Easy Homemade Snack

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A warm and comforting Southern-style spiced pecan snack featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, roasted to a perfect crunchy texture with a subtle caramelized coating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) raw pecans or pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted (use dairy-free butter for vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir well until smooth and slightly glossy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly so the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Toss the pecans into the spiced butter mixture. Use a spatula or your hands to coat every pecan evenly.
  5. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer, making sure they have space and aren’t piled up.
  6. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The pecans will crisp up as they cool. Once cooled, break apart any clusters gently with your fingers.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for better mixing. Stir pecans frequently during roasting to prevent burning. Spread pecans in a single layer to avoid steaming. Cool completely before storing to keep crispness. For even crispier nuts, toss pecans in a tablespoon of cornstarch before roasting. Variations include adding cayenne pepper for spice or swapping vanilla extract for maple syrup.

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