Perfectly Candied Pecans

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This is EXACTLY what I had been looking for. I have made a ton of candied nut recipes and nothing quite works for me. . .this one makes the cut! Feel free to use walnuts instead of pecans. They are heavenly as a snack, ask a housewarming gift or simply on top of a salad. This is a twist on a couple different recipes already here on Zaar.

by januarybride·published 2008-09-04

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Servings

1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Total time

12 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

230 kcal

Ingredients (7)

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3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (the more coarse sugars tend to make for a less sweet nut somehow)
1/8 teaspoon saltsalt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamoncinnamon
1 pinch nutmegnutmeg
1 tablespoon butterbutter
1 tablespoon maple syrupmaple-syrup
1 cup pecanspecan

Instructions (9 steps)

01Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
02Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl and set aside.
03Saute butter and maple syrup in a large pan, and bring to a boil.
04Remove from heat. Add nuts and toss to coat.
05Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
06Sprinkle with sugar mixture over top of the nuts and toss gently to coat; DO NOT MIX too much because the sugar will dissolve and won't stick to the top of your nuts.

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