Description

Sweet, citrusy, and warmly spiced, these Maple Orange Roasted Pecans are an easy-to-make snack or gift featuring maple syrup, orange zest, and cozy spices. Perfectly crisp and caramelized, they’re great for parties, salads, or anytime snacking.

Ingredients

2 cups raw pecan halves

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and brown sugar into a glaze.
Add pecans and stir to coat evenly.
Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through for even browning.
Let pecans cool completely on the tray to crisp up.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Swap orange zest with lemon zest for a different citrus flavor.

Reduce brown sugar and add more cayenne for a savory kick.

Use pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon and ginger for a fall twist.

Sprinkle sesame seeds before baking for extra crunch.

To refresh pecans, bake at 300°F for 5–7 minutes and cool completely before storing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg