Maple Molasses Glazed Pecans
Super easy and crazy delicious, these maple molasses glazed pecans are fabulous as a snack or cocktail nibble, on salads or desserts. Plus they make a wonderful gift!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories:
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray the foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. (this will keep nuts from sticking to the pan). Layout a second piece of foil on a work surface and again spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rub each with a small piece of paper toweling to evenly coat with the oil.
- Combine all ingredients except pecans in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Stir well.
- Add pecans, then place bowl in the microwave and cook on high power for 1 minute. This will thin out the maple mixture to help coat the pecans better. Stir continuously for 1 minute (no cheating, you want the syrup mixture to get in every little nook and cranny of the pecans), until pecans are thoroughly coated.
- Turn pecans out onto the prepared sheet pan, making sure to scrape out all of the maple syrup mixture as well. Spread out pecans to a single layer on the pan.
- Place pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well to redistribute nuts then spread out again to a single layer. Bake until deep golden brown, about 8-12 minutes more. Watch them carefully towards the end as nuts can quickly burn.
- Stir again after removing from oven then spread out to a single layer on the prepared foil on your work surgace.
- Allow to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container for storage.