Bourbon Old-fashioned Glazed Pecans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups raw pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 small orange)

Recipe

• 1 combine bourbon and dried cherries. set aside to soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 2 combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. stir until well-combined.
• 3 toast pecans in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned and just beginning to smell toasted, 3-4 minutes. stir and shake frequently to prevent burning. add butter to pan. stir and toss until completely melted and pecans are thoroughly coated.
• 4 add sugar and spice mixture; stir and toss until pecans are evenly coated. turn off heat and add cherry/bourbon mixture. stir, off-heat, 1-2 minutes, until everything is well combined.
• 5 return pan to medium heat; stir constantly until liquid thickens and pecans are thoroughly glazed and shiny, 1-2 minutes. spread mixture in one layer onto parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, separating nuts so they don't stick together. allow to cool completely. sprinkle nuts with orange zest. transfer to a bowl and serve.