Easy Maple Stovetop Candied Pecans (or Mixed Nuts!)

A simple sweet snack, these easy Maple Candied Pecans on stovetop are ready in minutes. Make them with a mixture of pecans, cashews and almonds or just stick to the classic pecans. A nice hint of cinnamon paired with the rich maple flavor make these nuts perfect for snacking, on top of ice cream, salads and more!

Maple, cinnamon and nuts are my favorite combo. They make a great topper for this Spring Green Salad that I cannot get enough of these days. But let's be honest, these babies are made for eating by the handful.

Maple candied pecans on the stove top, or any combo of nuts are such a simple satisfying sweet and salty snack. You will LOVE having these in the pantry!

Why these are the best maple candied nuts:

• They are ready in minutes. Just a little bit of stove top stirring and you will have these crunchy sweet nuts in no time.
• Easy to vary. I love making all pecans for sure, but combining whatever nuts I have in the pantry is always great as well. Pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews--the more the better in my opinion.
• These candied mixed nuts are vegan and gluten free. Aside from nut allergies, you should be in the clear for just about any dietary need with these stovetop nuts.
• The perfect toppers for many dishes. You can toss these maple pecans on your ice cream, yogurt, smoothie bowls, pancakes, salads and SO MUCH more!1

Ingredients and Swaps:

• nuts: any mixture or pecans, walnuts, cashews or almonds is fair game. Some days I do just pecans but other times I like a good mixture.
• maple syrup: you want to use real, 100% maple syrup versus pancake syrup. There is a difference and the real maple is where all the flavor is!
• cinnamon: I use a decent amount in this recipe. You can start with one tablespoon and add more if desired.
• vanilla: yes, 2 teaspoons for that rich vanilla flavor!
• sea salt: just a pinch

Recipe Notes:

• You can omit the cinnamon and these stovetop candied pecans and mixed nuts will still be delicious. The maple alone will give it a great flavor.
• Make sure to stir continuously so as not to burn the nuts. You want to cook until all the maple is absorbed and letting the nuts sit in one spot for too long can easily turn into burned nuts!
• Make sure to use real maple syrup versus pancake syrup. The results will not be the same if you use pancake syrup.
• Use a nonstick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet. You don't want the maple sticking to the skillet--that will make for quite the mess!

Recipes you will love to add these maple candied nuts to:

• Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream --sub these mixed maple candied nuts for the pecans!
• Banana Bread Overnight Oatmeal
• Mixed Berry Spring Green Salad
• Spinach Mandarin Salad
• Maple Pecan Granola --mix them right in after the granola is made!

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Stovetop Maple Candied Pecans (or Mixed Nuts)

A simple sweet snack, these easy Maple Candied Pecans on stovetop are ready in minutes. Make them with a mixture of pecans, cashews and almonds or just stick to the classic pecans. A nice hint of cinnamon paired with the rich maple flavor make these nuts perfect for snacking, on top of ice cream, salads and more!

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Lorie Yarro

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 cups raw mixed nuts I used cashews, pecans and almonds
• ▢ ½ c pure maple syrup
• ▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 ½ T cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

• In a skillet, stir together maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt over medium heat and allow to warm up for 1 minute.
• Add the nuts and stir constantly to coat.
• Once nuts are coated, add cinnamon and again stir to coat nuts.
• Continue to stir the nuts as the maple begins to boil until all of maple seams to have been absorbed and there is no more liquid in the skillet.
• Remove from stove and pour mixed nuts evenly over parchment paper to cool.
• Once cooled, break apart and enjoy!
• Store in an airtight container for about 2 weeks.

Notes

• You can omit the cinnamon and these stovetop candied pecans and mixed nuts will still be delicious. The maple alone will give it a great flavor.
• Make sure to stir continuously so as not to burn the nuts. You want to cook until all the maple is absorbed and letting the nuts sit in one spot for too long can easily turn into burned nuts!

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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