Five-Spice Pecan

Sweet and savory pecans coated with aromatic Chinese five-spice powder, cumin, and black pepper, then roasted until crispy. These flavorful nuts make a perfect snack or party appetizer.

8 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2⅓ tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • teaspoons five-spice powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, warm 4 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, 4 teaspoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; stir until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles. Add 2 cups pecan halves; cook, stirring, until pecans are thickly coated, about 3 minutes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until fragrant and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

    15 min

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