Ginger-Maple Roasted Pecans
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 6 slices fresh ginger root
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 3 cups pecan halves
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a foil-lined 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until syrupy, stirring occasionally. Strain and discard ginger slices.
- Place pecans in a large bowl; drizzle with syrup mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared pan.
- Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
