Shellacked Balsamic Pecans |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This yummy treat is not just for snacking..swirl into vanilla icecream and/or with strawberries with additional balsamic vinegar. Ingredients:
2 cups lightly toasted pecan halves |
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/3 cupe balsamic vinegar |
1/2 tsp kosher salt |
1/4 tsp. chili powder or cayenne pepper( optional) |
Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 2. Place the pecans, brown sugar, vinegar in a large, heavy bottomed skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar melts, the pecans are well coated with the mixture, and there is no liquid at the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and chili powder, if using. 3. Transfer the pecans to the prepared sheet, separating the individual nuts. Set aside to cool before serving |
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