Mahlab-Spiced Pecans

Name: Mahlab-Spiced Pecans
Yield: Makes 2 cups [250 g]
Ingredients: Pinch of cayenne; Pinch of fine sea salt; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp ground mahlab; 2 Tbsp light brown sugar; 2 cups [240 g] pecan halves; 2 tsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation info

Makes
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Flavors of the Sun

By Christine Sahadi Whelan

Published 2021

About

Mahlab’s faint undertone of almond makes it a natural pairing for nuts of most any kind. Choose plump, whole pecan halves for this very special cocktail bite, and scatter a handful on your cheeseboard to round out your assembly of dried and fresh fruits, crackers, cured meats, and cheese.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp ground mahlab
1

Snack
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C]. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss the brown sugar, mahlab, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne together in a small bowl. In another mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and vanilla. Add the pecans to the butter mixture and st