532018 Mon Jun 23 17:15:16 -0700 2008 2 31 Home Cooking 0 3806848 I am making a pumpkin bread and would like to decorate the top. If I top it with pecans dipped in simple syrup, will they burn before the bread is done? thanks for your help! IrishFoodie Mon Jun 23 17:15:20 -0700 2008 42653 Irish Foodie 1 3807901 I would sprinkle the pecans on top and then with a large grain sanding sugar. the large grains reflect the light and give your baked good a sprankling effect. If you can't find the sugar, crush up some sugar cubes and sprinkle on top. http://www.dinnersforayear.blogspot.com Tue Jun 24 04:28:19 -0700 2008 3806848 155928 eatmyfood 2 3808023 If you are concerned about burning, you can always sprinkle the topping on 10 min prior to bread being done. I have done this with walnuts on top on banana bread with good results. Or if you insist on putting them on at the start of baking, you could lightly cover with foil, and use your nose. You can smell nuts burning very easily. (I speak from experience. lol) Good luck. I love pumpkin bread, sounds yummy! Tue Jun 24 05:48:07 -0700 2008 3807901 192643 sunangelmb