Wait Until You Try Holly’s Homemade Candied Pecans
All throughout the year homemade Candied Pecans make excellent gifts. DIY Christmas food gifts are extra special during the holidays. Sweet and salty snacks are always a winning combination and this easy Candied Pecans recipe from Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook cannot be beat! Holly made it on WBRZ 2une In show and Team Holly can’t wait to share it with you all.
| Prep Time 5 minutes |
| Cook Time 5-7 minutes |
| Servings 8 (1/4 cup) servings |
- 2 cups pecans or walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven 375°F.
- Spread pecans or walnuts on baking sheet and bake about 5-7 minutes or until golden.
- In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add nuts and stir to coat with oil. Add seasoning mix, stirring until nuts coated. Remove to paper towel to cool.
Nutritional information: Calories 187, Calories from Fat 82%, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 74 mg, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Total Sugars 2 g, Protein 4 g, Diabetic Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate, 3 ½ fat
Serving Suggestion: Toss in salads, serve on cheese trays or as snack.
Sweet and Salty Snacks are Delicious and Nutritious
Easy Candied Pecans are not only delicious, but these sweet and salty snacks are also chocked full of nutrition. Did you know that pecans contain the highest amount of antioxidants than any other nut? Homemade Candied Pecans are rich in healthy unsaturated fats that help your body absorb and use vitamins, as well as helping maintain cell membranes. This is another reason DIY Christmas food gifts are the perfect gift to give this season!
Guy’s Guide to Eating Well Cookbook Helps Fight Joint Pain and Inflammation
This easy Candied Pecans recipe is from the Arthritis chapter of Holly’s Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook. Everyone knows a weekend warrior kind of guy that maybe feels the aches and pains of daily living and a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods is the best preventative care! Homemade Candied Pecans are perfect sweet and salty snacks to combat the joint pain and inflammation of arthritis.
DIY Christmas Food Gifts Are A Favorite
Need a quick last minute holiday gift? DIY Christmas food gifts are always a good answer! Simply whip up this easy Candied Pecans recipe and pour into a festive holiday tin or mason jar with a lid. Tie a ribbon around your homemade Candied Pecans and voila! Who wouldn’t love to receive oh-so- addicting sweet and salty snacks?
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The holidays are here and you need Holly’s 12 Ideas for Christmas Foodies. From evening appetizers to teacher gifts, even – what to cook Christmas morning, these festive favorite recipes are Holly’s go-to dishes that will get you through all of the parties and last-minute family get-togethers this December. No need to stress with what to make this holiday season – let Holly do it for you with her December favorites!
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