Yes we pecan

November is National Pecan Month — so, it’s your obligation to give pecans a try in either all their raw glory or via the traditional intake: pecan pie.

Earlier this year, pecans were the inspiration for a limited-edition Ben & Jerry’s flavor, the Obama tribute Yes Pecan! This January featured flavor consisted of “amber waves of buttery ice cream with roasted non-partisan pecans.” Here’s how you can make your own butter pecan ice cream at home.

Even though they work well in ice cream, pecans feel like they were a nut meant to be roasted. Heat brings out their sweetness and even if you slightly burn a batch, they’re still likely to taste good. This recipe for sea-salted roasted pecans can be tweaked with cinnamon sugar or vanilla.