Description
Indulge in the sweet, crunchy goodness of these stovetop maple candied pecans. With a perfect balance of maple sweetness and warm spices, these pecans make for a delightful snack or topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Halves:
- 2 cups
Pure Maple Syrup:
- 1/3 cup
Brown Sugar:
- 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Pecans: Add pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickens and coats the pecans, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool and Store: Spread pecans in a single layer on parchment paper and let cool completely. Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- These pecans stay fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet-spicy twist.
- They make a great topping for salads, oatmeal, yogurt, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack, Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
