Pecans are a great snack loaded with protein, healthy fats and many other properties.
Maple Glazed Pecans
The texture of these gives me the crunch that is missing in my life. Just another snack option that keeps things interesting in my celiac world.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add your maple syrup, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl and mix. Then add your pecans, stirring until coated. Allow to set a few minutes to help the flavor and syrup seep into the pecans.
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Pour your coated pecans onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Spread the pecans out evenly to help them breathe and cook properly. I also like to use a cookie sheet that has a rim to keep the syrup intact and on the sheet.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.
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Remove from the oven. Stir, mixing the pecans and maple again.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes. The cook time depends on how well the pecans soaked up the syrup before baking. Watch closely to prevent burn.
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Remove from the oven and allow them to set until cool. The glaze will harden on the pecans as it sets. Break apart the candied pecans with your hands. I like to store in mason jars.
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I eat these pecans as is or I use in my peanut butter ice cream cup recipe.