These maple-glazed pecans are a sweet, crunchy treat with a touch of salt and spice. Roasted to perfection with real maple syrup, they make an irresistible snack, a vibrant salad topper, or even a homemade gift. You’ll only need a few ingredients and 20 minutes to make this crowd-pleaser!
Maple-Glazed Pecans – A Simple, Addictive Snack
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These maple-glazed pecans are a sweet, crunchy treat with a touch of salt and spice. Roasted to perfection with real maple syrup, they make an irresistible snack, a vibrant salad topper, or even a homemade gift.
Ingredients
2 cups raw pecan halves
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix maple syrup, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne if using.
3. Add pecans and stir to coat evenly.
4. Spread pecans in a single layer on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
6. Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Delicious on salads, oatmeal, or as a snack.
You can double the recipe for a bigger batch.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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