Common Cuisine |

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 lb raw shelled pecan halves

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Combine the spices, salt, and sugar in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the blended mixture.

Melt butter in small saucepan or in microwave. Add in spice mixture and honey.

Put the pecans in a medium mixing bowl and pour the warm spiced syrup mixture over them. Toss the mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Spread the pecans evenly on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake on top rack for 45 minutes. The syrup should look dry (it will still be slightly sticky) and the pecans will have darkened to the color of mahogany. Remove the sheet from the oven and sprinkle the reserved 1 teaspoon spice mixture over the pecans.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups of pecans.

Warning: Highly Addicting!! Plan to make at least two recipes, one for yourself and one to share.