Description
Maple Roasted Pecans deliver pure autumn comfort straight from your kitchen. Crisp, sweet nuts glazed with rich maple syrup create a simple snack that brings warmth to chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Set your oven to a cozy 325°F (160°C) and grab a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon melted butter over 2 cups pecan halves in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt onto the pecans, then gently toss until every nut is beautifully glazed.
- Spread the coated pecans into a single, even layer on your prepared baking sheet, ensuring no nuts are overlapping.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, using a spatula to turn the pecans halfway through cooking.
- Remove the pecans when they release a warm, nutty aroma and look lightly golden around the edges.
- Let the pecans rest on the baking sheet until they reach room temperature, where they’ll develop a satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Check pecans frequently during roasting to prevent burning, as nuts can quickly go from perfectly toasted to scorched.
- For a lower sugar version, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit syrup or use less maple syrup.
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans from a recent harvest for the best flavor and crunchiest texture.
- Store cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg