Toasted pecans with a light glaze of spiced maple syrup are a great snack you will love.
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There are many different ways to create spiced nuts. You can make spicy ones and sweet ones, as well as use different nuts if you like. This version of pecans is lightly sweet with warm spices.
To Make Maple Spiced Pecans You Will Need:
- raw pecan halves
- real maple syrup
- ghee
- fine sea salt
- Ceylon cinnamon
- freshly grated nutmeg
- ground cloves
- cayenne pepper
- sauce pan
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven & stove
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After the pecans have been just slightly toasted, you will put them in the saucepan to coat them with the glaze.
Then sprinkle them with the seasonings, and back into the oven for a couple more minutes.
You will love how easy these Maple Spiced Pecans are to make, and even more, you’ll love how they taste!
Serve these at your next party, and don’t forget to try my Mulled Apple Cider, which is always a favorite as well.
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Maple Spiced Pecans
Toasted pecans with a light glaze of spiced maple syrup are a great snack you will love.
Ingredients
- 3 c raw pecan halves
- 1/4 c real maple syrup
- 1 Tb ghee
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the pecans out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- While the pecans are baking, combine the maple syrup and ghee in a saucepan. Heat it over medium heat until it begins to boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer a minute or so.
- Add in the toasted pecans and stir to coat. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minutes.
- Spread the pecans back out on the baking sheet.
- Combine the dry seasonings in a small dish, and then sprinkle them all over the pecans.
- Baked for 8-10 more minute until the pecans are just golden and crunchy.
- Do not over bake the pecans.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
Girl. I can just about taste how awesome those are!