Easy Candied Pecans
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the pecans, syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring continuously, until the maple syrup begins to caramelize and the pecans are toasted.4 cups pecan halves, ¾ cup pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Transfer the hot pecans to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Allow them to cool completely before serving.
- See post for storage options, FAQs, and tips.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ¼ cup of pecans. Actual calories will vary.
*Make sure to cook the pecans long enough; otherwise, the maple syrup won’t cook down and will be sticky and gooey instead of candied.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Candied Pecans
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
212
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
38
mg
2
%
Potassium
136
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
14
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
