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There's something, extremely strange and utterly unique about these Maple Sea Salt Pecans.
THEY TALK!!
You probably don't believe me, but just try making a batch and then stashing them away for a rainy day or for gift-giving or to use on a wonderful Asian Pear Salad with Maple Vinaigrette (tomorrow's recipe)! Yes, just try it! You'll see; there's a good chance you'll find out what I'm talking about. They beckon your name, quite seductively, low and alluring, and before you know it, the nut bag becomes a crumb bag! I guess this might be where the word addicting comes from! But really, you have to give them a try to experience this amazing (delicious) phenomenon! 🙂
- 2 cups pecans
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg white at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
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Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast until they are fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let the pecans cool.
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Lower the oven temperature to 250°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the pecans with the maple syrup, butter and cinnamon and pepper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add half of the beaten egg white to the pecans (discard the other half - or double the recipe and use it all - I just couldn't afford 4 cups of pecans - yikes! they're crazy expensive right now!) and toss well. Spread the pecans on the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown.
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Immediately sprinkle with the sea salt and loosen the pecans from the paper with a spatula. Let cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.
MAKE AHEAD: the nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week (who are we kidding? - they will NEVER last that long!)
Mary Peters says
Thanks again! Please send me the pdf for label printing.
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Mary, are you wanting the label for the candied pecans? We will send that one.
lori conley says
I've been making these for a holiday snack for the last few years now...... they are incredibly DELICIOUS!
Debi says
Not sure where this recipe went in the ditch but it did. I’ve made so many of your recipes that were all great but this one. . . Not sure what went wrong but they were a gummy soggy mess, in spite of baking them over an hour, stirring, cooling, everything. Finally, if you can believe this,-all in an effort to save the nuts, washed them, put them in the air fryer to dry them out and went with the candied pecan recipe.
renée @ Singing With Birds says
You make me crazy for all of your yummy nut recipes! I think they are the perfect hostess gift..thanks Chris.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I can believe that. I made maple walnuts last year for Christmas presents. They were so unbelievably addictive I couldn't stop. The fact that they took about 5 minutes to make did not help keep me away.
The Dinner Belle for Kimberlybelle.com says
Spiced nuts are just perfect for fall. I like to mix them into a caramel, harden, break into bits and then mix into warm sweet potatoes. All the spices melt into the potatoes, but you still get a crunch from the nuts. Add a bit of cayenne for a little extra spice with the sweet.
The Dinner Belle for Kimberlybelle.com
Jeanette says
Yum, these nuts sound good...perfect with the salad you made.
Aanya @ A Toast to Taste says
These look amazing, Chris. I will be making these {and hopefully sharing them, too, if they last that long!}.
overtimecook.com says
Oh wow. I want to make these, but I am a little scared to. Nuts are my weakness and these...oh wow. Mouth watering!
Tanya - Three Square Meals says
I just bet these pecans would talk to me...and I would likely respond to. They look so delicious, sweet and salty is such a weakness. Thanks!
The Café Sucré Farine says
You always crack me up, Sandra!
Sandra says
I know a surefire way to silence the chatter!! Yummy yum.
Natalie says
I love trying out spiced pecans, I've made some really spicy ones before and ones that are a bit too sweet. These sound just perfect!
Kath says
Those look so fabulous! I'm pinning this to my things I want to try. 🙂
Foodness Gracious says
They look dangerous as In one would never be enough, maybe 1 jar I would need.
Great post and take care..
Susan says
How funny, Chris - I just made Sugar and Spice Pecans. And, I quoted you on my blog post!
Pam says
I could eat the whole jar full... yum!