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The weather cools and I use the oven more often. Roasted pecans are a great snack and can be added to salads and desserts. They make a nice gift by wrapping a ribbon around a jar. I bought a couple bags of pecan halves to bake with and had plenty leftover. Roasting them is quick and they turn out delicious.

Ingredients

Pecan halves 4 cups or 1 pound

Salted butter, 4 tablespoons

Salt,1 teaspoon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut the butter into four pieces and place on a large baking sheet. Preferably one with sides. Allow the butter to melt in the oven. Take out of the oven and...