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preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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place rack in center of oven.
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spread pecans in a large roasting pan.
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bake until lightly toasted,about 8 minutes.
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combine the corn and maple syrups.
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pour over the nuts.
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toss to coat well.
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bake stiring occasionally,untillthe nuts have absorbed most of the syrup.
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(about 10 minutes) mix the sugar,cumin,paprika,chili powder,salt and cayenne.
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pour over the nuts in a bowl.
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toss gradually,adding the sugar mixture untillthe nuts are coated with the sugar.
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cool slightly and break apart any nuts that stick together.
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pour onto a baking sheet and cool completly.
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store in a air tight container.
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can be kept at room temp for up to 1 week.