Maple Glazed Pecans

Maple Candied Pecans resting on parchment paper.

Buttery and sweet, these Maple Glazed Pecans use only 4 ingredients and are very quick to make. These nuts are delicious as a snack, on a charcuterie board, on salads, etc.

Course Appetizer/Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Glazed Pecans, Maple Glazed Pecans

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Cooling Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 310kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter *cut into cubes, see note #1 below
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups pecans halves
pinch of salt

Instructions

Line a cookie sheet with a layer of parchment paper.
To a 10 inch or larger frying pan add butter, pecans, maple syrup and salt.
Place pan over medium heat and cook stirring constantly until pecans have toasted and maple syrup and butter have caramelized and thickened.
Transfer nuts to the parchment lined cookie sheet and separate the nuts from one another into a single layer as best as possible. Let the nuts cool completely, about 30 minutes.
If packing as a gift, let the nuts sit to harden a few hours before packing. See Note #2 below for storage.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Note #1- If using salted butter, eliminate the pinch of salt.

Note #2- To maintain their freshness, store pecans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate them for longer shelf life. When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they will stay fresh for about one week. When refrigerated, they’ll stay good for approximately two weeks.

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