Simple Garlic Honey Pecans (Printable)

Crunchy pecans blended with honey and garlic, roasted to golden perfection for a tasty snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) in a large bowl until fully blended.
03 - Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss thoroughly to evenly cover with the honey-garlic mixture.
04 - Spread the coated pecans into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pecans turn deep golden and emit a fragrant aroma.
06 - Remove from oven and let pecans cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.
07 - Enjoy immediately or keep in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something you'd pay too much for at a farmers market, but you made them in your own kitchen in under half an hour.
  • The sweet-savory balance hits that perfect spot where you can't stop reaching for just one more.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your pantry right now.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the oven during the last few minutes, pecans go from golden to burnt in a heartbeat.
  • Let them cool completely before tasting or storing, they're soft and chewy when hot but crisp up beautifully as they rest.
03 -
  • Stir them halfway through roasting so the honey doesn't pool and burn on one side.
  • Taste a cooled pecan before you pack them up, that's when you'll know if you nailed the salt balance.
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