Simple Garlic Honey Pecans (Print Version)

Crunchy pecans roasted with honey and garlic create a sweet and savory quick snack.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw pecan halves

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional

07 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until combined.
03 - Add pecans to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the honey-garlic mixture.
04 - Spread coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pecans turn deep golden and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet to allow crisping.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent an hour in the kitchen, but youre done before the oven even finishes preheating.
  • The sweet-savory balance is so good that guests always ask if theres a secret ingredient.
  • You can toss them on salads, eat them warm from the tray, or pack them for road trips without any guilt.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the edges will scorch while the center stays pale.
  • Let them cool fully on the tray before touching them, or they'll stick to your fingers and never crisp up properly.
03 -
  • Taste one pecan before roasting to check for rancidity, older nuts can ruin the whole batch.
  • Double the recipe and keep half in the freezer for emergencies, they thaw in minutes and taste just as good.
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