Candied Pecans using Maple Syrup
A fast and easy way to make candied pecans on the stovetop with just two ingredients: pecans and maple syrup. The pecans get extremely crunchy and any seasoning can be added to create endless flavor options.
Ingredients
- 2 c pecan halves
- 1/2 c maple syrup
- 1/2 `tsp flaky salt optional
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add pecan halves and maple syrup to a saute pan set over medium heat along with any of the seasoning you desire. Stir almost constantly as the pecans go from being runny, to thick and syrupy to sticky to grainy.
- The entire cooking process takes about 12 minutes. Do not turn the heat above medium and don't walk away. The pecans will get harder to stir as they stick to each other and to the pan, just keep moving them around.
- Once all the shininess is gone and each pecan has a grainy sugary coating on them, remove from the pan and place on a parchment lined sheet pan to dry for an hour. They get harder the longer they sit. Ready to eat once they're room temperature but reach the perfect crunchy consistency overnight.
- Place in an air tight container and keep on the counter.
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