Awesome Pecans

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Totally addictive... These pecans are sweet, spicy, salty and crisp. A friend gave me some pecans for christmas. I used the recipe she shared, a recipe from recipezaar, and another, from a third source. All three were good, but finally i came up with this recipe that satisfied my tastes, and my friends as well.

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Steps

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In a large skillet , warm honey over very low heat.

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Add chipotle powder and cumin.

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Stir , until smooth and spices are well distributed.

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Add the nuts and continue over low heat , until all surfaces are well coated with the syrupy mixture.

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Do not let the mixture boil or get too hot , but allow it to thicken somewhat from the thin syrup.

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Transfer nuts to a parchment lined cookie sheet , being careful to separate them , evenly , into a single layer.

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Bake at 275 f for about 30 to 40 minutes , or until they are toasted , but not caramelized.

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In a large bowl , mix the sugar and salt while the pecans are in the oven.

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When the pecans are done , and still very warm , add them to the bowl and toss with your hands.

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The warmth and the stickiness of the honey will allow the salt and sugar to coat them.

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Continue to gently toss until the pecans are cool and well coated with the sugar / salt mixture.

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Store in a glass jar with a tight lid.

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Ingredients

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honey, dried chipotle powder, cumin, pecan halves, sugar, salt