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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
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.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Pecans can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Recipe notes
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