Description
Deliciously crunchy maple-candied nuts perfect for snacking or adding to salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecan halves (raw/unsalted)
- 1 cup pepitas (raw/unsalted)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the pecans and pepitas to a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the maple syrup mixture over the nuts and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the sheet pan and spread it into an even, thin layer.
- Bake on the lowest rack of your oven for about 33-35 minutes, rotating the sheet pan halfway through baking. The brittle should be browned around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the sheet pan. Once cooled, break apart into bite-sized pieces.
- Keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For best results, make sure to stir the nuts halfway through baking for an even caramelization.
- Feel free to add other nuts or spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg