Spiced Pecans

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plus 2 TBS maple syrup
• 1 TBS water
• 1 lb. pecan halves
• 1/3 cup plus 2 TBS. sugar, divided
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp sea salt

• In a small bowl combine ½ cup of sugar and spices.
• Combine nuts and maple syrup in large bowl.
• Toss well and add sugar/spice mix.
• Spread on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 3 minutes.
• Remove and separate with a spoon, but leave on sheet.
• Add remaining sugar and bake for 3 - 7 minutes more until nuts are browned and crystallized