What's the secret ingredient in this delicious glazed pecan recipe?

[RachelNguyen]

Hi all,

I tried the new glazed pecan recipe that is now on the home page of www.pamperedchef.com and I thought I would share the results.

It is delicious! I doubled the recipe to fit into my tiles bowl. There are a couple of things I want to share.

First, make sure the pecans and glaze cook for long enough. If you take them out of the pan to early, they won't harden... but the glaze will stay soft and gummy. I had to put mine back on the stove for another few minutes until the caramel glaze was cooked enough to harden.

Second, for a really exotic taste, add the black pepper and a pinch of cayenne. It adds a fantastic taste and a tiny bit of zing. I think they are really delicious that way!

This is a nice hostess gift recipe. Even if you just bought an inexpensive cup at the dollar store, it would be a great gift.

Rachel

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Thanks for posting that Rachel! I have been planning on making them - but been a bit nervous aboout adding pepper - I may just be brave enough now to try it!

 

[Grandmarita]

I appreciate your testing the recipe, too! I've used the cayenne pepper in the Cajun Pork Tenderloin recipe, and it does give a zing, so be careful. I definitely plan to try this recipe, after your recommendation.

 

[Bexs50]

I too am nervous about using the pepper...it just doesn't sound appetizing to me. This is the recipe I'm going to try...it was posted somewhere else on this site:
1 egg white
1-8 oz. package pecan halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. PC cinnamon
Combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees on parchment lined bar pan for 18-20 minutes.

I like the idea of sweet rather than spicy...just a personal taste thing!! (I'm a very picky eater!!)

 

[CHEFINGREEN]

, thank you for sharing your experience with the glazed pecan recipe! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Doubling the recipe to fit into the tiles bowl is a great idea for larger batches. I appreciate your tips on making sure the pecans and glaze cook for long enough to harden properly - that can definitely make a difference in the final result. And the addition of black pepper and cayenne for a little extra kick sounds delicious! I agree, these glazed pecans make for a perfect hostess gift. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and tips with us! Happy cooking!