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Savory Rosemary Pecans

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • 1 rounded Tbsp turbinado or demerara (large grain) sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or use a baking mat, such as Silpat
  • In a small bowl mix together rosemary, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and black pepper
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • When butter is melted add maple syrup and stir well to combine
  • Heat for another 1-2 minutes then remove from heat
  • Add pecans to a large bowl
  • Pour butter mixture on top of pecans and then add the spice mixture, stirring well to coat the pecans
  • Pour pecans onto the prepared baking sheet, arranging in a single layer and spacing well
  • Bake for 15 minutes, stir pecans and then bake another 15 minutes
  • Remove pecans from oven and let cool 5-7 minutes
  • Sprinkle with turbinado or demerara and stir to coat
  • Store in an airtight container, will last for 2 weeks
    Enjoy!