Easy Stovetop Maple-Cinnamon Candied Pecans

Easy, crunchy, sweet candied pecans recipe made in 10 minutes or less on the stovetop with only 4 ingredients - pecan halves, maple syrup, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Perfect for serving as toppings for casseroles, salads, and desserts, or to enjoy as a snack and to give as holiday gifts. No oven needed!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup pecan halves
• Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili powder for some heat

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1This recipe moves fast so make sure to have all the ingredients measured and ready to go before you begin cooking.
2. 2In a skillet, add maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
3. 3Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the pecan halves to coat and cook for 2 more minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
5. 5Remove from heat. Transfer candied pecans to a baking sheet, spread them out so they don't clump together, and let them cool.
6. 6Enjoy them as snacks, package them up as holiday gifts, or use them to top sweet potato casserole, guava caramel bread pudding, salads, desserts, and more!