Spiced pecans and sherry always go well together! This cherished bottle was given to Stuart and me when we attended a lunch with the Earl of Spencer at Althorp ( Princess Diana’s childhood home) years ago. Mummy taught me to always have sherry, in a decanter, readily available in the Living Room to serve to impromptu guests… along with my pecans, which are easily retrieved from the refrigerator.
The holidays are quickly approaching! Having lived in the South, I know that serving pecans, in any form, continues to be a cherished culinary treat and a timeless aspect of the traditional, gracious culture of the South, especially during the holidays.
Homemade spiced pecans are a classic to serve and oh-so-simple to make! Perfect as nibbles during cocktail hour and festive during the holidays, they can also be a thoughtful hostess gift for any occasion too.
Pecans can be stored in an air-tight container or ziplock bag in the freezer until you are ready to make this recipe. Once made, they can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for weeks. They are perfect to pull out to serve for impromptu guests quickly!
Holly’s EASY Spiced Southern Pecans
Heat oven to 375 degrees
Ingredients:
4 Cups of pecan halves
4 Tbsp salted butter, melted
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp chopped, fresh rosemary
1 Tsp salt
½ Tsp cayenne pepper (or more, depending on how spicy you like them!)
To Make:
Mix all of the ingredients and spread on a baking sheet
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees
NOTE: You want them brown but not burnt, so start checking them every minute after 9 minutes
Cool and serve immediately or store for weeks in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. While at it, double the recipe so you have some to give away!
“Pecan” is pronounced “Pee KAHN!” and never as “Pee-Can.” Why? A “pee-can” goes under the bed… get it? Wink wink!
These spiced pecans are so yummy that they always seem to disappear in a flash! I like to serve them in a pretty silver porringer or a cut glass dish and always try to add sprigs of fresh rosemary for more color!
Xx
Holly