Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Sweet and spicy pecans with maple syrup are perfectly balanced with salty-sweet flavors and a little heat on the end. They’re a holiday favorite!
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (or sub olive oil)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, butter and seasonings through allspice. Add pecans and stir until they are well coated.
- Spread pecans in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 300 for 20-25 minutes, stirring once, until well browned. Be careful they don’t burn.
- Let cool on baking sheet and enjoy!
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Notes
Leftovers: Once cooled, these pecans will keep for 2-3 weeks in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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