Candied Spiced Pecans

These Candied Spiced Pecans are a special treat during the Yuletide season.

Candied Spiced Pecans

2016-12-13 09:25:29

Makes 8 cups

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup butter
2. 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3. 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5. 1 teaspoon ground ginger
6. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8. 8 cups pecan halves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
2. In a large Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-low heat until butter melts. Add brown sugar, cream, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, stirring to combine well. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans. Spread pecans in an even layer onto prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring at 10-minute intervals. Let cool completely on pan, and store in an airtight container.

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From Southern Lady November/December 2012

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