Orange-Glazed Pecans

Name: Orange-Glazed Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 c.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 tsp. orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 c. pecan halves

This classic Southern treat is a fall feast must-have!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Sep 5, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

2 c.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Something pretty magical happens when you toast pecans in orange juice and zest. The combination of flavors is both simple and startling. When we were developing this recipe in the test kitchen, we passed samples around among the other editors. The response was overwhelmingly positive.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp. orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Step 1Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add zest and juice, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2Add pecans and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pecans are toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and spread on prepared baking sheet. Cool completely.

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