These can be used as a snack or dessert garnish, much like candied pecans.
Author: Chef Beverly Lynn Bennett
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup pecans, optionally chopped
¼ cup maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Place the pecans in a pie pan in a single layer and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted. Use caution and watch closely, as nuts can go from lightly toasted to burnt very quickly.
Add the maple syrup and cinnamon to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Add the toasted pecans, stir well to thoroughly coat, and continue to cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring constantly.
Transfer the pecans back to the pie pan, spread out in a single layer, and set aside to cool completely.
When cooled, loosen the pecans from the pan, breaking into small clusters, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.