Garlic Honey Roasted Pecans (Printable)

Crunchy pecans coated in honey and garlic, roasted to golden perfection for a delicious 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 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional

07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl, whisking until well blended.
03 - Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure an even coating with the honey-garlic mixture.
04 - Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pecans turn deep golden and become fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and allow pecans to cool on the baking sheet to crisp up.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The honey caramelizes just enough to balance the garlic without being cloying.
  • They stay crunchy for days and taste even better the next morning with coffee.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the edges will burn while the center stays pale.
  • Let them cool fully before storing or the steam will make them soggy overnight.
03 -
  • Taste a pecan before you start, if it tastes stale or off the recipe will not save it.
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the nuts so you can scrape every drop of glaze from the bowl.
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