Homemade Maple Sugared Pecans Recipe
These Homemade Maple Sugared Pecans are sweet, crunchy, buttery, and absolutely irresistible. Coated in a homemade maple candy coating with just a hint of salt, these pecans are perfect for holiday snacking, charcuterie boards, homemade gifts, salads, or topping your favorite desserts.Whether you're filling gift tins at Christmas or simply looking for an easy sweet snack, this classic candied pecan recipe is one you'll make year after year.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or countertop with wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and salt.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the maple extract and butter.
- Add the pecan halves and stir continuously until the mixture becomes creamy and coats the pecans.
- Spread the pecans onto the prepared wax paper.
- Allow them to cool completely.
- Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.