Toasted Pecans with Olive Oil, Spices, and Rosemary

Makes 2 cups

These toasted pecans are perfect on a cold winter’s day.  They are delicious for snacking, sprinkled over a winter salad and make a wonderful holiday gift.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecans

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the pecans to a large baking sheet, place in the oven, and cook for 20 minutes.

• While the pecans are cooking, put the olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, brown sugar, and rosemary in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Remove the pecans from the oven and immediately transfer them to the bowl. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper and toss, making sure to coat all the pecans.

• Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl and serve.