Author Notes
These nuts are more aggressively spiced than most, cumin and cayenne playing off ginger and cinnamon ,and underlying all, the allure of toasted maple. They are addictive on their own but also help make a good salad memorable. —LeBec Fin
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons
canola oil
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1/2 tablespoon
ground toasted cumin
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1/2 tablespoon
chili powder
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1/2 tablespoon
garlic salt
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1/2 tablespoon
cayenne
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1/2 tablespoon
Madras curry powder (Sun brand preferred)
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3/4 teaspoon
cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon
ground ginger powder
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6 cups
raw shelled pecans
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5 (from 10) tablespoons
grade B maple syrup, cooked down from 10 Tablespoons
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Tablespoon
kosher salt
Directions
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Over medium high heat, heat oil in skillet until hot . Add cumin through cinnamon,and simmer 3-4 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Do not burn.
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Put nuts in a bowl and add spice mixture and stir until coated. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place nuts in single layer on sheet pan, drizzle with maple syrup and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.If nuts are not fully toasted, bake further til crisp.
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Put back in bowl, scrape oil and spice mixture from sheet pan on top of nuts and mix. Add kosher salt and/or more seasonings to taste.Cool. Serve.
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