Food and Recipes Recipes Buttery Toasted Pecans 5.0 (1) 1 Review If winter songs on the radio have you eager to roast something over an open fire, our toasted pecans recipe might be right up your alley. Sure, there's technically no open flame involved, but these warm buttered pecans are sure to put you in the holiday spirit regardless. The ideal little nibble to serve alongside holiday drinks or your fall tailgate spread, our Buttery Toasted Pecan recipe is simple to toss together. Ready in just 35 minutes, the hardest part of this quick appetizer recipe may be patiently waiting while the nuts are roasting, especially as the warm, nutty aroma fills your home. To coax out their flavor and essential oils fully, though, you'll need to leave them roasting at 325 degrees for the full 25 minutes. We promise you it's worth the wait.Whether you're serving these toasted pecans as a seasonal snack or using them as a topping on your favorite pie, we're sure you and your guests will go nuts for this simple nut recipe. By Julia Reed Julia Reed A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Julia Reed was a well-known journalist, writer, commentator, and humorist. She was a contributing editor for Southern Living, Elle Décor, Garden and Gun and wrote for Vogue, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Julia was the daughter of Judy and Clarke Reed. Her mother was a native of Nashville; her father, a businessman and leader of the Mississippi Republican Party. Julia Reed covered a variety of topics that involved food, women's fashion, entertaining, Southern culture, etiquette, home design, and more. She was a born storyteller and a brilliant writer, and she used her talents to produce half a dozen books and hundreds of articles, including many for Southern Living. (1960-2020) Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 29, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 4 cups Photo: Iain Bagwell Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 cups pecan halves 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions Preheat oven to 325°. Toss together butter and pecans. Spread pecans in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan; bake 25 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Cool completely. Store up to 1 week. Rate it Print