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I made these Sweet Curried Pecans for a salad topping the other day. I snitched just one, you know, to make sure they were "right"? That one little bite got me thinking; that they'd also be wonderful as a snack (don't try to eat just one, not that I know from experience or anything like that), as a gift, a delightful ice cream sundae topper and/or with fresh fruit and yogurt.
Ever try a sprinkle of pecans on pizza? Pizza? Yup, nuts add a delightful, crisp crunch scattered on pizza just before popping in the oven.
I love using pecans on focaccia bread too. A scatter of these sweet curried pecans would add a fun, delicious twist in or atop any type of bread or rolls.
Sweet Curried Pecans
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander or finely crushed whole coriander
- sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with foil. Spray liberally with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 325˚F.
- Melt butter in a medium size sauté pan. Add oil, honey, curry and coriander. Stir until spices are well combined and mixture is bubbly.
- Add pecans and continue to cook, stirring constantly until pecans are coated and most of the honey mixture has been absorbed.
- Turn pecans out onto a prepared sheet pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until deep golden brown. Watch pecans carefully during the last 5 minutes as they can easily turn from golden to burned in minutes. I've learned the hard way to always use a timer for nuts.
- When pecans are perfectly golden, remove from oven and stir again to separate. Sprinkle generously with salt and then stir again. Allow to cool on sheet pan, then transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Claire Van Allen says
Another winner, great combination
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much, Claire! I'm glad you reminded me of these guys, I'd forgotten them 🙂
Sam says
These looks awesome and turmeric is healthy also. Love it!
Amelia says
Hi Chris, another excellent snacks. Oh...my tummy is playing the drum now by looking at your delicious pecans. 🙂
Have a lovely week ahead,regards.
Jean says
The pecans are so pretty--I can almost taste them! Looking forward to trying this soon. 🙂
France@beyondthepeel says
I usually make my spiced nuts with olive oil, but I love that you used butter here. It will lend such a nice richness and a perfect pairing to the buttery texture of pecans. The curry is just lovely.
Magic of Spice says
Pecans on pizza...love it! And love that gorgeous salad as well!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I love munching on nuts and love adding them to salads as well.
Natalie says
Spiced nuts are the best! So many variations out there and I've tried a lot but none with curry yet! Glad I came across these!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love snacking on flavored nuts - these sound perfect!
Alex says
What a shame I can't find pecans here. I'll probably have to order them online.
www.you-made-that.com says
Great nuts to eat for snacking or on the salad like you have there. Going to have to try these ones out!
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
I am facinated by flavored nuts and yours sound simply perfect. With a salad - just divine!!! Pinning now!
Patty says
I would love a handful of these curried nuts for a salad...can't wait for your salad recipe-just love a citrus dressing on a Winter salad;-)