- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of cayenne and freshly ground black pepper (for spiced nuts
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts
- In a small saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat, add the sugar (and spiced if you wish), and stir until the sugar's dissolved. Add the nuts, stirring until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the nuts to a bowl to cool.