Salted Buttered Pecans with Orange and Nutmeg

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Vivian Howard

Makes about 2 cups

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Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss pecans, butter, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp. salt on a rimmed baking sheet to coat. Bake, tossing once, until deepened in color and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Remove from oven and toss with orange zest and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Let cool before eating all of them.

Pecans can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.