Naturally Sweetened Candied Pecans

by

Caoimhe at Drop

Posted May 27, 2022 (Last updated October 14, 2020)

Serves

6

Total Time

35mins

Calories

424

These crispy candied pecans are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and given a kick with cayenne pepper and pumpkin pie spice. I love them in porridge, but they're pretty irresistible as a snack too.

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    Ingredients

  • Maple syrup icon
    Maple syrup60 ml
  • Butter icon
    Butter1 tablespoonmelted
  • Vanilla extract icon
    Vanilla extract2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt icon
    Kosher salt1 ½ teaspoons
  • Cayenne pepper icon
    Cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon
  • Pumpkin pie spice icon
    Pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons
  • Pecan halves icon
    Pecan halves300 g
    Method

  • 1. Pre-heat oven - 170°C
  • 2. Line
  • 3. Add maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, kosher salt, cayenne pepper and pumpkin pie spice to a clean large mixing bowl
  • 4. Mix
  • 5. Add pecan halves to the large mixing bowl
  • 6. Mix
  • 7. Transfer content of large mixing bowl to baking sheet
  • 8. Bake without stirring - 10 min, 170°C
  • 9. Bake while stirring occasionally - 20 min, 170°C
  • 10. Remove and mix
  • 11. Cool on surface until completely cool
  • 12. Store in plastic container

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