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Candied nuts are an inspired addition to cheese boards, salads, or desserts, and are just as delectable on their own.

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Yield: 1 Cup

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
–1 cup raw pecan halves

–3 tablespoons brown sugar

–2 teaspoons bourbon

–1 teaspoon water

–1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

–1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Preparation Method

  1. Preheat the oven on Convection Mode set to 350°F with a rack on position “1.”
  2. On a pan lined with a Silpat®, spread the pecans into a single layer. 
  3. Once the oven is preheated, place the pan into the oven on rack position “1” and set the timer for 15 minutes. Cook the pecans for 7 minutes. Remove the pecans from the oven. 
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, bourbon, water, salt, and pepper until well combined. Toss the hot pecans with the mixture, return them to the pan, spreading them into a single layer. 
  5. Place the pan back into the oven on rack position “1.” Cook the pecans for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove the pecans from the oven. 
  6. In a clean, medium bowl, toss the candied pecans until slightly cooled. Pour the pecans onto a piece of parchment paper or onto a clean baking tray. Cool completely before serving.