Cayenne Candied Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups pecans, toasted
8 tbsp butter (1/2 of a stick)
1/3-1/2 cup honey (depending on your sweet-tooth)
1 tbsp water
1/2-1 tbsp cayenne (depending on your heat level)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Directions:

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
To toast the pecans, place evenly on a cookie sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees, checking often. They will burn quickly!
In a 4-quart saucepan, place all ingredients, except pecans, and heat until mixture reaches 250 degrees. Turn off heat and add pecans to saucepan and mix well.
Spread coated pecans evenly on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Check the pecans midway during cooking, give them a mix using a spatula, spread evenly on cookie sheet and continue cooking.
Cool and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3992.6 Kcal (16716 kJ)
Calories from fat	3568.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	396.55g	610%
Cholesterol	122.12mg	41%
Sodium	1177.54mg	49%
Potassium	2112.57mg	45%
Total Carbs	126.49g	42%
Sugars	77.51g	310%
Dietary Fiber	43.41g	174%
Protein	48.24g	96%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	14.5mg	80%
Calcium	368.1mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	649.49 Kcal (2719 kJ)
Calories from fat	580.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	64.51g	610%
Cholesterol	19.87mg	41%
Sodium	191.56mg	49%
Potassium	343.66mg	45%
Total Carbs	20.58g	42%
Sugars	12.61g	310%
Dietary Fiber	7.06g	174%
Protein	7.85g	96%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	2.4mg	80%
Calcium	59.9mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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