Garlic Honey Roasted Pecans (Printable)

Crunchy pecans coated in honey and garlic, roasted to a golden crisp for a flavorful snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using until homogeneous.
03 - Add the pecan halves to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with the honey-garlic mixture.
04 - Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pecans develop a deep golden color and fragrant aroma.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow pecans to cool on the baking sheet, letting them crisp up before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-savory combo is impossible to stop eating once you start.
  • It takes less time than ordering takeout and smells like you spent all day.
  • You can double or triple the batch and people will think you're a genius.
02 -
  • Don't walk away during roasting, they go from perfect to burnt in under a minute.
  • Let them cool completely or they'll stay sticky and soft instead of crunchy.
  • If the honey clumps, warm it slightly before mixing so it blends smoothly.
03 -
  • Stir the nuts halfway through roasting so the edges don't burn while the centers stay pale.
  • Line your pan with parchment, not foil, because honey can stick like glue to metal.
  • Taste one when they're cool, if they need more salt, sprinkle a little extra right then.
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