Garlic Honey Roasted Pecans (Printable View)

Crunchy pecans roasted with honey and garlic, delivering a sweet and savory snack for any occasion.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw pecan halves

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional

07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika if desired in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until uniform.
03 - Add pecan halves to the seasoning mixture and toss gently to ensure all nuts are evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated pecans evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pecans turn deep golden and emit a fragrant aroma.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispness.
07 - Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for storage up to one week.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They vanish faster than you can say second batch, so make extra.
  • The sweet-savory balance hooks people who swear they don't like nuts.
  • You only dirty one bowl and one pan, which means cleanup is easier than the craving.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the oven after the ten minute mark, pecans go from perfect to burnt in about ninety seconds.
  • If the honey seems too thick to whisk, warm it in the microwave for ten seconds and it'll loosen right up.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to stir them on the tray, it won't scratch the parchment and you'll get every last bit of glaze.
  • If you double the batch, use two trays instead of crowding one, even heat is everything here.
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