Ingredients
¼cupmaple syrup
1tbspunsalted butter,melted
1½tspkosher salt
2tspvanilla extract,or 1 tbsp bourbon
¼tspground cinnamon,or 1 tbsp pumpkin spice blend
¼tspcayenne pepper,optional, for some heat
3cupspecan halves,raw
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, melted butter, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne, then whisk until blended. Add the pecans, then stir to coat.
Dump the contents of the bowl onto the prepared baking sheet, then spread out in a single layer.
Bake for 23 to 26 minutes, stirring after the first 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes until almost no maple syrup remains on the parchment paper and the nuts are deeply golden.
Remove from the oven, then stir the pecans one more time, spreading them into an even layer across the pan.
Let it cool down for about 10 minutes, then, while the nuts are still warm, carefully separate any large clumps. Allow the pecans cool completely on the pan.
Serve as is or top over oatmeal, and enjoy!
