Instant Pot Spicy Pecans are a delightful sweet and savory treat. They make an easy holiday recipe both to enjoy and to give as a gift. It's also a great appetizer. They are so easy to make in your pressure cooker.
(May substitute Truvia Baking Sugar and Brown Sugar for a healthy option.)
Instructions
Instructions for Instant Pot Spicy Pecans
Turn the Instant Pot on to saute.
Add the pecans, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and salt.
Saute the ingredients until your pecans are tender, stirring consistently. (5-10 minutes) Turn the Instant Pot off when the pecans are tender.
Add the water and select manual high pressure while setting the timer for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and prep the baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
Perform a quick release on your Instant Pot when the timer goes off.
Pour the nuts in a single layer on the baking pan.
Bake the nuts at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
Take the baking sheet with the nuts on it from the oven.
Flip the baked nuts over and return them back to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven to cool completely.
Instructions for Coating
In a large storage container add your sugar and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
Add 1/4 of your pecans to the sugar mixture. Place the lid on and seal. Shake to combine.
Add more nuts. Repeat steps until all nuts are coated.
Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. To reduce calories, you may substitute Truvia sugar and brown sugar for the coating.