How to Make Maple Glazed Pecans
Maple Glazed Pecans can be a delicious sweet treat, a toasted crunchy topping for ice cream or to decorate your holiday dessert.
How can I describe these maple glazed pecans? Hold on, let me eat another one. They are extra nutty because they are toasted before glazing, a little sticky and just really good with a hint of a salty, maple sweetness.
Made on the stovetop, pecan halves are toasted and browned in a dry pan, coated in maple syrup and allowed to cool. So easy to make, they are delicious in salads, topping an ice cream sundae, cheesecake or pretty much any dessert really.
For something a little different, these pecans would be delicious topping for my Bourbon Pecan Pie. I like to use them in both savory and sweet dishes, like Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Pecans and my newest creation, Maple Sweet Potato Pie (recipe coming in 2 days).
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I am of the firm belief that the quality of the ingredients make a dish even better. This statement could not be more fitting than when it comes to maple syrup. Good maple syrup should be not too sweet and taste wonderfully maple-y. It should also be 100% maple and not maple flavored syrup.
I always buy the best I can find without spending almost $20 for a bottle.
Is pecan better than walnut?
Both are heart friendly nuts and this method would also be delicious using walnuts. Pecans are a good source of vitamin E and walnuts are higher in Omega 3’s.
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How to Make Maple Glazed Pecans
Toasted pecans are coated in maple syrup and allowed to cool. So easy to make, they are delicious in salads, topping an ice cream sundae or pretty much any dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups (256 grams) pecan halves
- 1/4 cup (34 grams) pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To a large non-stick skillet over medium low heat, add the pecans. Toast the pecans, tossing every 2 minutes until they are brown and toasted. Add the maple syrup and salt and mix well to coat.
- Transfer the pecans to a parchment lined baking sheet. Separate so they will not stick together and allow to cool.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Amount Per Serving Calories 198Saturated Fat 1gSodium 37mgCarbohydrates 10gProtein 2g
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Pecans
9 Comments on “How to Make Maple Glazed Pecans”
Are the pecans sticky after making the recipe, are do they break apart nicely?? I want to put them in a jar for a gift, but I sure don’t want a sticky mess. Sounds Delish though. JG.
This is a great gift idea. In step 2 of the recipe when you lay them out on parchment or wax paper, separate them and allow them to dry as much as you can until they are no longer sticky to the touch. You may have to turn them over and give all sides a chance to not be sticky. When you can handle them, they are ready for the jar. If some of them do stick together, they break apart easily. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Are you really supposed to use two different skillets to toast the pecans or is that a typo? Thanks
For some reason step 1 was showing up twice so it is only 1 pan to make the pecans. Thank you for bringing this to my attention and I’ve made the correction in the recipe. Enjoy!
I make these all the time and I agree, good maple syrup is the key. I love them in my salads.
What a simple and delicious looking recipe!
Just tried this, sooo good! Going to add to a salad then make butter pecan nice-cream
My favorite is to add them to salads and I love the idea of the nice cream 🙂
I am already in love with pecans, so adding a maple glaze just makes them out of this world! Can’t wait to give these a try sometime. I know my family will be instantly addicted.