Candied Pecans

INGREDIENTS
1 c raw pecans
1 t ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt & cayenne pepper
1/4 t vanilla extract (or vanilla bean)
1/2 T mesquite powder
1/2 T sesame seeds
2 T shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 t fresh orange juice
1 T pine nuts
3 T pure maple syrup* (or agave)

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand to coat evenly. Pour mixture onto teflex sheet. Separate nuts into small clumps and dehydrate at 110-115F until liquid begins to firm. Transfer to mesh and continue dehydrating until crunchy