Bourbon Old-Fashioned Glazed Pecans |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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These are supposed to evoke the flavors of an Old-Fashioned (sugar, bitters, and bourbon, garnished with a maraschino cherry). Adapted from a recipe at Serious Eats. Ingredients:
1/4 cup bourbon |
1/4 cup dried cherries |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
2 cups raw pecan halves |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 small orange) |
Directions:
1. Combine bourbon and dried cherries. Set aside to soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until well-combined.
3. Toast pecans in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned and just beginning to smell toasted, 3-4 minutes. Stir and shake frequently to prevent burning. Add butter to pan. Stir and toss until completely melted and pecans are thoroughly coated.
4. Add sugar and spice mixture; stir and toss until pecans are evenly coated. Turn off heat and add cherry/bourbon mixture. Stir, off-heat, 1-2 minutes, until everything is well combined.
5. Return pan to medium heat; stir constantly until liquid thickens and pecans are thoroughly glazed and shiny, 1-2 minutes. Spread mixture in one layer onto parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, separating nuts so they don't stick together. Allow to cool completely. Sprinkle nuts with orange zest. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
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