Glazed Pecans

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 4
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup or real maple syrup
  • 2 cups pecan halves (8 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • 2
    Add pecans; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until coated. Spread mixture onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • 3
    Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

  • Store shelled pecans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  • To freeze, transfer your cooled pecans to a tightly-covered freezer container and freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Top your Glazed Pecans with orange zest just before serving for a festive citrusy twist.
  • Want to add a little bit of heat to your pecans? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture when making this Glazed Pecans recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons)
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
10mg
1%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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