Ingredients

1/4 C butter

1/2 C packed brown sugar

1/4 C water

1 tsp salt

2 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

4 C pecan halves

Preparation

  1. Preheat ovent to 350F. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
  2. Melt 1/4 C butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, 1/4 C water, salt and spices; stir til sugar dissolves.
  3. Add nuts to sugar mixture and cook til syrup thickly coats nuts, stirring often, about 5 mins.
  4. Transfer nuts to baking sheets. Bake til golden, about 10 mins. Cool.