Description
Maple Candied Pecans are crunchy, lightly spiced nuts coated in real maple syrup and baked until caramelized, creating a perfectly crisp, sweet, and fragrant snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the pecans and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and spread the pecans apart slightly.
- Allow to cool completely; the pecans will crisp as they cool.
Notes
Pecans may feel sticky when hot but crisp up fully once cooled.Stirring halfway prevents burning and ensures even coating.Add a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy version.Use two baking sheets if doubling the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
