Ginger Scented Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°.
  2. Place nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets.
  3. Toast until nuts are fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking.
  4. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl, and set aside.
  5. Combine honey, 2 tablespoons water, and oil in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium, and add roasted pecans.
  7. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add sugar mixture, and toss until well combined.
  9. Spread nuts in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper (or wax paper) to cool.
  10. These pecans may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

404 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 34% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 21.4g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9700mg 100% DV
Potassium 406.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 44.5mg 3% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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