Monday, March 2, 2009

Megan's Spiced Candied Pecans

Spiced Pecans

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of cloves
2c. pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly (~8 min). Add pecans and vanilla. Cook until syrup is absorbed, and pecans are coated, stirring constantly (~12 mins...the pecans will start to look dry and sugary, and become difficult to stir). Spread pecan mixture on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (pecans will have a sugar coating). Separate pecans into halves. Cool completely. Yields 3 1/2 c.Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 1 month, in the fridge for 3 months, or in freezer for 8 months.