Bourbon Pecans

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    201 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Bourbon Pecans

These Maple Bourbon Pecans are the ultimate treat for nut lovers! Coated in maple syrup, bourbon, cinnamon, and spice, these roasted pecans are an irresistible balance of sweet and salty.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups pecan halves raw, unroasted and unsalted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup I used bourbon barrel aged maple syrup, Pure maple syrup is fine, but if you can find bourbon barrel aged, it's so worth it.]
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted (may sub olive oil)
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon any bourbon or use a good vanilla extract or Bourbon Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust your heat up or down depending on your taste!
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165° C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pour all ingredients (except pecans) in a medium to large bowl, whisk to mix.
  3. Pour in the pecans and stir to coat the nuts evenly.
  4. Evenly spread the wet pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet, in one layer. The maple bourbon slurry might puddle, but don't worry it will bake into the pecans.
  5. Bake in preheated 325°F oven for 10 minutes, then stirring the pecans every 5 minutes until the liquid is gone, for a total of about 20-25 minutes. The pecans should be roasted and deeper brown, but not blackened. Be sure each time you stir to try and get the pecans back in a single layer, sometimes I give the pan a little shake.
  6. Remove from oven, stirring pecans one more time, trying to separate any large clumps. After a few minutes of cooling, separate any larger clumps to allow to dry completely in a single layer. Cooling completely.

Notes

  • Storage Tips:
  • Store cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, or freeze them for up to 2 months for long-term storage.
  • Once thawed, they might be a tad bit sticky, but they still taste great. If you'd like to dry them back out, heat them in a 325°F oven for 5 minutes and cool to dry.
  • Why are my Maple Bourbon Pecans still sticky?Sticky pecans usually mean they need a bit more time in the oven. Try extending the baking time by a few minutes, watching carefully, or letting them cool completely, as they’ll continue to firm up as they cool. Humidity can also impact stickiness.
  • Be sure to download my free "We're Nuts About You" printable gift tags!
  • Pecans are delicious eaten by the handful or on top of yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, salads, and much more. See the post for all of the ways to use these delicious pecans.
  • Pecans are delicious eaten by the handful or on top of yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, salads, and much more. See the post for all of the ways to use these delicious pecans.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 299mg 12%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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