Sweet and Spicy Pecans

These Sweet and Spicy Pecans are roasted with the perfect balance of sweet and gentle heat, they’re a snack that won’t last long around family and friends so you better make a double batch!

Nutty pecans dressed in sweet and spicy flavors – your new favorite snack!

Sweet & Spicy Pecans

A bowl of salted nuts are pretty much a staple at any get together, or even simple side table on a sunday afternoon, right? There’s no denying that nuts as a snack are healthy and delicious.

So why not level-up that bowl of nuts? Specifically, zero in on PECANS! They’re a softer nut that won’t crack your teeth and they have a subtle sweetness to them, hence, they’re being on the roster for dessert ingredients.

This recipe for Sweet & Spicy Pecans does just that. They add a bit more sweetness and a nice little kick of heat that just makes them addictive and delicious!

Betcha you can’t stop at just one!

How To Make Sweet and Spicy Pecans

All the specific details of the recipe is listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this page.

But in general, you’ll want to begin with preheating the oven. It’s a low oven because roasting these in a hotter oven will surely burn them right away.

Mix the egg white, spices, sugar and chili’s all together in a bowl. Add the pecans and really give them a good mix, ensuring all the nuts are covered.

Roll them out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Pop them in the oven for about an hour, stirring them every 20 minutes.

Take them out and let them cool! That’s it!

Storing Candied Pecans

Well, if you actually manage to have some left over sweet and spicy pecans after serving them, I would store them in an air tight container or tin. I would also keep them in the fridge, away from moisture. Humidity will make them soft and stick together – no bueno.

You can actually freeze these dressed pecans if you’d like. Spread them out onto a baking sheet and freeze them separately, then group them together in a freezer safe container or bag.

Can I Use Other Types Of Nuts?

Yes, absolutely. Some nuts however, will go better flavor-wise with a sweet and heat combo than others. My suggestions from the commonly used nuts would be to use:

• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Cashews

Serving Suggestions:

So initially, I thought to myself, “I would simply eat these sweet and spicy pecans straight up, just as they are”. And then I thought, ohhh.. they would be fantastic mixed with some raisins, or a salty pistachio, or, you could even mix them into a morning muesli – chopped up of course. Having that hit of sweet and tiny bit of heat with muesli and milk?

Or.. how about crushing some of them up and sprinkling them over vanilla ice cream? Sweet, cool AND heat!! -WINNER!