Sweet and Salty Fall Delight: Quick Salted Maple Pecans Recipe
Candied nuts are definitely one of my favorite things to make. They are poppable, both crunchy and chewy, sweet, and still quite nutritious. The only downside is that nuts are calorie-dense and once you add sugar it can become extremely easy to find yourself on the sofa chowing down on 1000 calories in 30 seconds flat. LOL
To combat this, I’ve learned to make my candied nuts in small batches. Portion control is a great way to enjoy the foods we love without overdoing it and it’s my approach to eating pretty much all the time, and definitely when snacking.
One of my favorite candied nut recipes for fall is my Salted Maple Pecans recipe. Pecans typically start to fall from the trees around October, so right now is the best time to share this recipe with you. I hope you enjoy it.
Listen up, nut lovers! It’s no secret that nuts are one of the tastiest and healthiest snacks out there. But c’mon, who can resist a sweet treat every once in a while? Not me, that’s for sure. Lucky for you, I’ve got a solution that will satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your diet.
Say hello to my little friends, candied nuts. These bite-sized morsels are the perfect combo of crunchy, chewy, and sweet, plus they’re still pretty darn good for you. The only catch? Nuts are dense little buggers, and adding sugar to the mix can easily turn into a calorie catastrophe. But fear not, my friends, because I’ve got a solution for that too.
I’ve learned the hard way that portion control is the key to snacking success, and that goes for candied nuts too. Trust me, it’s much easier to resist the temptation to devour the whole batch when you’ve only made a small amount. That’s my strategy, and it hasn’t failed me yet.
So, without further ado, I present to you my all-time favorite candied nut recipe: Salted Maple Pecans. It’s the perfect fall treat, and since pecans are in season right now, there’s no better time to give it a try. Your taste buds (and waistline) will thank you.
Our Saturday night treat was Salted Maple Pecans! 😋
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I’m a proud North Carolinian and I absolutely love using fresh pecans in my recipes. Luckily, I have a cousin who always hooks me up with the best pecans straight from the source! But I understand that not everyone has access to such a great supply, so I thought I’d share my favorite store-bought brand with you as well. Trust me, they’re just as delicious!
Instructions
This perfect small-batch is just right for two.
1 cup organic whole raw pecans
1/8 cup of organic maple syrup
1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Roast on 350 for 8 minutes, tossing halfway through. It’s best to use parchment paper.
The trick to eating healthy food is always to keep it simple and make it yourself. This takes so little time and has no extra additives. 1/2 cup each is plenty. You get your sweet fix, along with a good amount of protein and fiber. Plus, pecans have copper, thiamine, zinc, and are a good source of heart-healthy mono-saturated fats.
Also, “pure maple syrup is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.” (Food Network Magazine)
Since it’s only a small portion made, there’s no chance of overeating.
