Maple-Roasted Candied Pecans

Maple Candied Pecans made in just 15 minutes in the oven. With only 3 ingredients, these Oil-free, vegan nuts are sweetened with maple syrup and seasoned with salt.  So simple and totally foolproof! Perfect for salads, bowls and holiday sides! 

Here’s a simple recipe that goes way back to our old restaurant days that comes in very handy, especially during the holidays. Maple-roasted, Candied Pecans.

With a multitude of uses, we would toss these in salads, crush and sprinkle over entrees, desserts, or oatmeal, or just have them as a snack on cheese and charcuterie boards. So simple, so tasty, and totally vegan! The uses are endless.

Ingredients in Maple Pecans

1. Pecans
2.  Maple Syrup
3.  salt

What I love about Maple Glazed Pecans

Besides the simple ingredients,  they only take one minute of hands-on time, before baking in the oven. Yep, one!

How to make Maple Candied Pecans

Step one: Toss the pecans with real maple syrup. Add a pinch of salt.  If you like pepper, add pepper too. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step two: Bake at 375F for 12- 14 minutes, until deeply caramelized.

Step Three: Toss, them when they first come out of the oven. Then let them cool completely.  They will harden into the most delicious, crunchy, nutty, earthy, goodness!

Perfect for bowls and salads and sides.

Or just snacking. 😉

Variations on Maple Pecans

These are fully customizable. Spice them up to your heart’s content!  

• zaatar
• five-spice
• garam masala
• chipotle-cumin!
• smoked paprika
• sesame seeds ( use a tablespoon or more!)
• curry powder
• cinnamon and cumin
• Chia seeds

Just to name a few!

You’ve seen these a million times here on blog in various recipes, with different spice combinations… just wanted to create a special post for this.

Ways to use Maple Pecans

• Butternut Risotto with Leeks (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
• Pear Salad with Vanilla Fig Dressing
• Fig Arugula Salad with Pecans
• Winter Cheese and Charcuterie Board
• Maple Roasted Yams with Pecans
• Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Kale, Apples and Maple Pecans

I hope you enjoy this very basic recipe for maple-roasted,  candied pecans that may be very handy here in the next few weeks.  Can’t wait to hear how you adapt them!

Cheers!

Sylvia

Maple Roasted Candied Pecans

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• Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
• Prep Time: 1
• Cook Time: 14
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 1 cup 1x
• Category: snack
• Method: roasted
• Cuisine: american
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Maple-Roasted Candied Pecans made in just 15 minutes in the Oven with only 3 ingredients! Oil-free, Vegan and totally foolproof! The BEST recipe that comes out perfect every time!

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Ingredients

Units USM Scale 1x2x3x

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and optional pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Toss the pecans in a bowl with the maple syrup and salt and optional pepper.
3. Place pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Place on the middle rack for 7 minutes, and STIR.  Continue roasting 3-7 minutes, until golden and caramelized. TIP: You want the nuts to toast a bit, and the maple syrup to carmelize (so that it hardens when cooled) so watch like a hawk to prevent burning- yet aim for the full 14 minutes. 
5. Remove from oven and toss. Let cool completely. Break apart. Store in jar, or bowl on the counter for easy snacking.

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Notes

Only REAL maple syrup works here.

Feel free to add spices! 1-2 teaspoons of any of the following work great:

• Five-spice
• Zaatar
• garam masala
• curry powder
• Chipotle and cumin ( 1/2 teaspoon each)
• smoked paprika
• chili powder
• cinnamon

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 143
• Sugar: 4.8 g
• Sodium: 97.7 mg
• Fat: 13.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 7 g
• Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 1.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

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