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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.
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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.