Spiced Pecans

Combine butter, water, salt, cumin, syrup and pepper or Tabasco sauce in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Toss mixture with one pound of pecan halves.

Spread a single layer of coated pecans on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 250° for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.

Bake an extra 15 minutes for crispier pecans.