Spicy Candied Pecans
This tasty Spicy Candied Pecans recipe is quick and easy to make. Perfect for snacking or adding to salads and charcuterie boards. Also, it's a popular homemade gift!
Servings 8
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the maple syrup with the cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Add the pecans into the bowl and stir, mixing well to coat the nuts.
- Dump the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark to make sure nothing burns.
- Remove from the oven and stir again. Let them cool on the pan for another 10 minutes.
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Notes
Storage Tips
- To Store: Store these spicy and sweet pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- To Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg