Toasted Pecans With Real Maple Syrup
When maple sugaring season begins at my home, I love to start it off with toasted pecans using our own real maple syrup from the first batch of the year. If you love pecans and natural maple syrup, then you’re really going to love this recipe. It’s a combination of sweet and salty goodness with a little cinnamon added in. This recipe is so quick and easy, it will become a family favorite! These treats are very versatile and can be made anytime of the year for any occasion. You could even make up a batch or two and give it out for gifts. Who wouldn’t want to receive a sweet and salty homemade edible gift in cute packaging with a special hand written note?
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What You Need For “Toasted Pecans With Real Maple Syrup”
- 1/4 cup real Maple Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups Pecan halves
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- Cinnamon
- Frying pan
- Silicone spatula or spoon
- Glass storage
Instructions
- First, in a dry stainless steel or nonstick skillet, add the pecan halves and turn on the heat to medium. Toast the pecans for about 5-6 minutes, stirring every few seconds. You’ll begin to smell the rich aroma of the toasted pecans. Be careful not to burn them.
2. Now, add the maple syrup to the pecans. Quickly stir to coat the pecans evenly. The maple syrup will bubble as the water content quickly boils.
3. Once the pecans are evenly coated, add the sea salt and cinnamon, and keep stirring for about 2-3 minutes. The sugar will crystalize and stick to the pecans. This will give you the candied crunchy coating that we all know and love. Once the syrup crystallizes and coats the pecans, there will be little to no liquid left in the pan. Be careful not to burn the sugar coating once it reaches this stage.
4. Finally, remove the pan from the heat, and place your candied pecans in a heat safe glass bowl. Let them cool to the touch, then: enjoy!
Toasted Pecans With Real Maple Syrup
There are a variety of ways you can make candied maple pecans. Just start with this basic recipe and go from there. You can leave out the cinnamon or add other spices of your liking. Add 1 tsp of real vanilla and a tablespoon of butter if you're looking for a caramel flavor.
There are a number of ways to incorporate the maple pecans. Put them on top of yogurt, oatmeal, or salads, just to name a few.
Notes
Use only real maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large dry stainless steel or nonstick skillet, add the pecan halves. Place on the stove at medium heat.
- Cook for 5 minutes and stir every couple of seconds. The pecans will toast right away and you'll begin to smell that wonderful toasted aroma.
- Add in the real maple syrup, and stir quickly. This is important so all the pecans are completely coated.
- Now add in the salt and the cinnamon. Stir quickly to get the spices mixed in with sticky covered pecans. Keep stirring and until the syrup has turned into a crystallized maple sugar coating on the pecans. At this point the water in the syrup will have completely evaporated and left you with delicious candied covered pecans. Be careful not to burn the coating.
- Remove from heat and place the pecans in a heat safe bowl. Let cool, then enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Toasted Pecans With Real Maple Syrup
Serves: 5
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Amount Per Serving: 1/4 cup
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| Calories | 209 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 17.6g | 26.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.6g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 | |
| Sodium 48mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.9g | 4.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% | |
| Sugars 10.2g | ||
| Protein 2.4g | ||
| Vitamin A 0 | Vitamin C 0 | |
| Calcium 28mg | Iron 1mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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