Glazed Maple Pecans made with rosemary, sea salt, and spices for a sweet and savory nut recipe. Gluten-free and vegan!
These maple pecans are perfect for the holiday season and are a great topper for salads, soups, ice cream, and more. This simple method results in an amazing flavor and an easy sweet treat.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Makes great holiday gifts
- Easy candied pecans recipe
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Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.
Now, rosemary and pure maple syrup do magic with broiled grapefruit. And the magic doesn't stop with these sweet spiced pecans. The nice thing about this spiced nuts recipe is that you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already.
Pecans - Raw unsalted and unroasted pecans are best for this simple recipe.
Maple syrup - Real maple syrup is what creates the candied glaze. Avoid using maple-flavored syrup. No white sugar or corn syrup is needed!
Olive oil - This healthy fat creates the base of the maple pecan coating. It also keeps things dairy-free. Melted coconut oil can be substituted.
Coconut sugar - Instead of using refined sugar like brown sugar, coconut sugar has a similar caramel flavor.
Chili powder, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt - These pantry ingredients add warmth, spice, sweetness, and a little kick to the sweet pecan recipe.
Fresh rosemary - The sweet maple syrup combined with rosemary elevates and enhances the flavor of these easy maple pecans.
Step-by-step instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 1: Place pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the skillet from heat and add 1 tablespoon maple syrup, olive oil, coconut sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and two pinches of sea salt. Stir to coat. Add chopped rosemary and stir to combine.
Step 2: Transfer the pecan mixture to the parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading into a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup on pecans. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, to taste.
Recipe tips
- Let the candied pecans cool completely to set. They will be a little sticky otherwise.
How to store
Allow pecans to cool completely on a baking sheet before placing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best eaten within 2-3 days.
FAQs
Absolutely! These glazed maple pecans make a great homemade holiday gift. Place them in mason jars and add a gift label and bow or ribbon.
This is a great recipe to use as a topper for your favorite salads or ice cream, add to charcuterie boards and cheese boards, give as a homemade gift, and make the perfect snack.
Have other pecan recipes that need toasting? Check out London's how to toast pecans tutorial!
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📖 Recipe
Glazed Maple Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 4 pinches flakey sea salt divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pecans in a skillet over medium-low heat and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat and add 1 tablespoon maple syrup, the olive oil, coconut sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and two pinches sea salt. Stir to coat. Add chopped rosemary and stir to combine.
- Transfer pecan mixture to prepared baking sheet, spreading in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining tablespoon of maple syrup on pecans. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with one or two pinches of remaining sea salt, to taste.
- Allow pecans to cool completely on baking sheet before placing in an airtight container. Best eaten within 2-3 days.
Sarah
These are my go-to holiday nuts for putting on my appetizer table when hosting.
Tessa
That's awesome! They are so addictive.
Sarah
Absolutely delicious and gobbled up in about five minutes. So addictive.
Tessa
Yay!! Thanks, Sarah!