Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans

1: Preheat oven to 175C or 350F.

2: In a medium bowl, whisk together icing sugar, water, flaky sea salt, cayenne pepper, and freshly cracked pepper until smooth.

3: Mix in pecan halves until coated evenly.

4: Transfer the mixture onto a large parchment lined baking tray, spreading the pecans in one layer.

5: Sprinkle additional sea salt over the top.

6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the sugar coating is a deep amber color.

7: Remove from oven, let cool, and transfer to an airtight container for storage.

8: For the olive tapenade, mix black olives, green olives, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper in a bowl.

9: Let the tapenade marinate for at least one hour before using.