Sweet, Salty and Spicy Pecans

Prep: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Serving: Makes 3 cups

Halved pecans are first toasted until fragrant and then tossed with butter, sugar, sea salt and paprika, and cooked until caramelized.

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
Place the pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 25 minutes, mixing every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Place the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the toasted pecans and toss to coat. Stir in the sugar and salt and cook the nuts for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Take the pan off the heat but continue to stir the mixture for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle in the paprika powder, toss to coat and then allow the nuts to fully cool before serving.