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Five-Spice Maple Pecans

This simple and easy recipe for Five-Spice Maple Pecans features an Asian twist on a classic holiday treat. Crunchy spiced pecans lightly coated in maple syrup make for great homemade holiday gifts.
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Asian, Canadian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 239kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 C halved pecans
  • ¼ C maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Place the pecans, maple syrup, sea salt, 5-spice powder and ground cinnamon into a saucepan or pot.
  • Bring the mixture up to a low simmer over medium-low heat and stir intermittently to coat the pecans evenly.
  • Once the mixture begins to become sticky, bubbly and thickened, remove from heat.
  • Transfer the maple-coated pecans in a layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 300°F/149°C for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove pecans from oven and let cool completely on the parchment.
  • Break into clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg