Description
These Easy Maple Candied Pecans are a sweet and crunchy treat you can whip up in just 10 minutes using five simple ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a healthy topping for salads or yogurt, or a festive holiday gift, this recipe checks every box. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and warm spices, it’s one of those easy recipes that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Great for gifting, sharing, or sneaking a handful from the jar—this is a go-to food idea for easy snacks, holiday treats, or topping your favorite breakfasts. If you’re after healthy snack options or new breakfast ideas with a twist, you’ve got to try these!
Ingredients
2 cups raw pecan halves
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Use a nonstick skillet or heavy-bottomed pan and heat it over medium heat.
2. Add pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir well to coat evenly.
3. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until syrup thickens and pecans look glossy.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and immediately remove from heat.
5. Transfer pecans to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out to cool.
Notes
Stir constantly while cooking to avoid burning and ensure even caramelization.
For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper while cooking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg