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Naturally Sweetened Candied Pecans

URL: https://cookieandkate.com/naturally-sweetened-candied-pecans-recipe/

Ingredients

The pecans

  • 3 cups raw pecan halves

The coating

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend
  • scant ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix maple syrup, melted butter, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  3. Add the pecans to the bowl and stir to coat them evenly.
  4. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, then stir every 5 minutes until golden, about 23 to 26 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, stir again, and let cool for about 10 minutes before separating any clumps.
  7. Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3 cups (approximately 6 servings)
Calories
200
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
2g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
5mg

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