September 23, 2013

Apple Pie Spiced Pecans

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With a crunchy coating full of warm autumn spices, these apple pie spiced pecans are an addictive Fall treat! Easy and festive, they’re great for snacking or as a holiday appetizer. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

A purple bowl filled with Apple Pie Spiced Pecans.

Apparently I have a thing for spiced nuts.  

Like these spiced rosemary and thyme nuts. 

And now I have one more for you.  Apple pie spiced pecans. And they taste like fall.

Which is a very very good thing.  Although they are pretty addicting.  

Just try stopping from popping a few in your mouth every time you walk past the bowl.  No, just me?

A bowl filled with Apple Spice Pecans with fresh apples to the side.

These pecans have a wonderfully crunchy coating that is packed full of warm fall spices.  They are sweet but not too sweet – striking a nice balance.

I think these would be a great easy, make-ahead appetizer for Thanksgiving.  And they’ll probably make an appearance again at our table that day.  

They are also a mighty fine snack for everyday occasions.  Such as having with a cup of tea or packing in your lunch.

Or for just eating right out of the bowl.  That seems to happen most often at our house.

A purple dish filled with Apple Pie Spiced Pecans.

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Apple Pie Spiced Pecans

Yield: about 3 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

With a crunchy coating full of warm autumn spices, these apple pie spiced pecans are an addictive Fall treat! Easy and festive, they’re great for snacking or as a holiday appetizer. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • dash of ground ginger
  • dash of ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Add the pecan halves to a medium bowl. Pour in the apple cider. Let stand for 15 minutes, then drain and return the pecans to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamom (making sure to break up any clumps of brown sugar).
  4. Add the sugar mixture to the bowl with the pecans and mix to combine (making sure that all of the sugar mixture is stuck to the pecans).
  5. Spread the pecans evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. The nuts should be dry and the coating should not come off on your fingers.

Notes

Adapted from Southern Living September 2013

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers
Appetizers, Apple Season, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Recipes (ALL), Seasonal, Snacks, Soy Free, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian
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