Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecan halves

SPICE MIX:

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)

GLAZE:

• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

Directions:

1. Heat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350°.
2. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for 6 minutes or until they are fragrant and their color deepens slightly.
3. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the spice mix.
4. In a saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients and bring them to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
5. Stir in the toasted nuts and continue to stir until all the nuts are shiny and the liquid is gone, about 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Move the glazed nuts to a mixing bowl, sprinkle on the spice mix, and toss them well to coat.
7. Spread the coated nuts on a cookie sheet and return them to the oven for another 4 minutes; check regularly to make sure they don’t burn.
8. Remove and let cool. Makes 2 cups.