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Salted Buttered Pecans With Orange and Nutmeg

By Vivian Howard

3.7

(10)

Salted Buttered Pecans with Orange and Nutmeg
Photo by Peden + Munk

The orange zest and nutmeg say holiday, but you can switch up the spices as long as you keep the butter and salt.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans, butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet to coat. Bake, tossing once, until deepened in color and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with orange zest and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Let cool before eating all of them.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Pecans can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

TagsPecanNutOrangeCitrusFruitNutmegHerbs & SpicesSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessMake AheadChristmasThanksgivingFallWinterBon Appétit

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