"The best candied pecans are also naturally sweetened! For this recipe, you'll simply toss raw pecan halves in maple syrup and bake—it's easy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon bourbon
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt*
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (for pumpkin-spiced pecans)
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Scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for some heat)
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3 cups raw pecan halves