Description
Enjoy these delightfully sweet and savory Maple Roasted Pecans, a perfect seasonal snack for autumn gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the pecan halves with maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg