Maple-Cinnamon Candied Pecans
These Maple-Cinnamon Candied Pecans are the perfect sweet and crunchy topping to just about any fall recipe. Toss in a delicious salad, muffins, or enjoy as is. Simply made by combining some coconut oil, maple syrup. coconut sugar, and cinnamon. They easily come together in less than 10 minutes. These candied pecans are so addicting!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup raw whole pecans
Instructions
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Place a small saucepan on stovetop. Add in coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to a light simmer on low heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until coconut oil melts. Stirring occasionally. Turn heat off.
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Toss in pecans making sure they are well coated with mixture. There should barely be any liquid left.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add coated pecans to prepped baking sheet pan evenly spreading out.
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Place in oven and broil on high for 3-4 minutes.
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Remove pecans from oven and allow to cool-off for a few minutes. Serve as desired over a salad, to top muffins, oatmeal, yoogurt, etc. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
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- Use a large baking sheet pan- This will allow you to spread out the pecans so that they can evenly broil.
- Make sure pecans are well coated with mixture- You want them to evenly roast and be fully covered with flavor.
- Substitute for coconut sugar- You can use maple sugar.
- Substitute for maple syrup- You can use honey.
- Pecans may seem soft at first- They will harden and get crunchy as they cool-down.
- Switch up your nuts- If you are not a fan of pecans you can also use walnuts, almonds, or even cashews.