Ginger-Maple Roasted Pecans

Ginger-Maple Roasted Pecans

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 6 slices fresh ginger root
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 3 cups pecan halves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a foil-lined 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until syrupy, stirring occasionally. Strain and discard ginger slices.
3. Place pecans in a large bowl; drizzle with syrup mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared pan.
4. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
5. Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.