Description
Enjoy the sweet crunch of homemade Stovetop Maple Candied Pecans with this easy recipe. These candied pecans are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or giving as a holiday gift. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
Maple Syrup Mixture:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Candied Pecans: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pecans, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the maple syrup thickens and coats the pecans.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, mix in vanilla extract if desired, then spread the pecans on parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces once cooled and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding the maple syrup.
- Great as a salad or yogurt topping, or as a holiday gift.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
