Five minute microwaved spiced pecans recipe

About a month ago, I shared my recipe for microwaved candied pecans. I called them spiced pecans, though, and I mentioned that I also make a spicier (hotter) version, and then after I posted, I realized that the sweet ones were probably more candied than spiced, so I changed their name.

I also have now figured out a way to make my oven-made spiced pecans (the hotter ones – is this confusing enough yet?) in the microwave, so I thought I’d share.

5-minute Microwave Spiced Pecans

Microwaved Spiced Pecans

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
3 cups pecan halves
3/4 tablepoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large microwave-safe dish, melt the butter. Stir in the cumin and red pepper. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds.

Add the pecans, sugar and salt.  Microwave for 4-5 minutes, stirring every minute.

Spread on wax paper or parchment and cool.

Store in an airtight container.

I love to make both kinds of pecans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve also bagged up the nuts in plain ziplock baggies and made pretty bag tags to go on top, for Christmas – or put them in a little Chinese takeout box.

They are a little sweet, but have a bit of a kick to them. They don’t have the candy coating that the others do – the butter and spices seem to sink into the pecan itself a bit more. They are TASTY.

Linked to: Ultimate Recipe Swap, nuts and seeds edition