Glazed Pecans

Simple and sweet glazed pecans may be super easy to make, but don’t let that fool you! They’ve got tons of warm, rich flavor, all from a handful of ingredients. Make them part of your next grazing board, set out a bowl for your dinner guests, or bundle them up for a tasty holiday gift. However you serve these maple-cinnamon glazed pecans, I guarantee you won’t be able to eat just one!

What We Love About This Recipe

1. Everyone has a different take on glazed pecans, and they’re all delicious. This recipe in particular is on the sweeter side, with a brown sugar and maple syrup glaze. It’s offset nicely by the earthiness of the nuts and ground cinnamon, not to mention the touch of salt to round it all out.
2. Making these glazed pecans seriously could not be any easier! Honestly, if you wanted to skip the stove and use the microwave instead, you probably could.

Cheryl’s Tips

• Use unsalted butter for the glaze. That way, you can control exactly how much salt goes on the pecans!
• Don’t add the pecans to the skillet until the glaze is hot and bubbling. If you add them too early, the glaze won’t crisp up, and you’ll be left with sticky or soggy pecans.
• Feel free to play around with this recipe and make it your own. Swap out the pecans for glazed cashews or walnuts. Instead of cinnamon, try an apple pie or pumpkin pie spice blend. Sprinkle in a little cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes, or replace the maple syrup with water for a less-sweet glaze.

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5 from 7 votes

Glazed Pecans

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 15 minutes minutes

Whether you serve them as a light snack, a cocktail accompaniment, or a holiday gift, these easy glazed pecans are a delicious treat.

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8 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ▢ 2 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
• ▢ salt 1 pinch up to 1 teaspoon, to taste
• ▢ 2 cups raw pecan halves

Equipment

• Oven
• large baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• medium skillet
• whisk
• Silicone spatula

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Place medium skillet on stovetop over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to skillet and let butter melt completely, swirling and tilting pan as needed to distribute butter across entire surface.
• Once butter has melted, add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar, and salt (to taste) to skillet. Whisk until ingredients are well incorporated. Continue cooking glaze mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is bubbly.
• When glaze is bubbly, add 2 cups raw pecan halves to skillet. Cook pecans 3 minutes, stirring or tossing pecans constantly to coat in cinnamon glaze.
• Once pecans are thoroughly coated in cinnamon glaze, transfer pecans to prepared baking sheet. Spread pecans out over parchment paper in one even layer, then place baking sheet in preheated oven.
• Bake pecans 5 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown in color. Check pecans frequently to prevent burning.
• When pecans are ready, carefully remove baking sheet from oven and set aside. Let pecans cool completely, then transfer pecans to serving bowl or storage container and serve as desired.

Notes

• Make it Vegan: Replace butter with refined coconut oil.
• Storage: Leftover glazed pecans can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Total Carbs: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 4g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 115mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik