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Maple Nuts
Candied maple nuts are so easy to make and the perfect combination of sweet and salty. These maple nuts are crunchy and so great for snacking. Serve as an appetizer, over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal or on a charcuterie board.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed nuts, maple syrup, salt and vanilla extract. Stir well 1-2 minutes to fully coat the nuts.
Add parchment paper to a baking sheet.
Pour nuts onto parchment paper and spread them out so they are evenly distributed.
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, turn off the oven. Take the nuts out of the oven and stir well. Place the nuts back in the oven (that has been turned off) and let them cool for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes in the oven (that was turned off), take the nuts out and allow them to continue to cool 10-15 minutes more until cooled completely.
Notes
Top tips
Be sure to let the nuts start to cool in the oven once it's turned off. This helps ensure the candy coating is created but the nuts don't burn.
Use parchment paper to ensure the nuts don't stick to the baking sheet. It is very difficult to remove the candied maple nuts from the baking sheet once they harden without parchment paper.
Use any combination of nuts that you love. You can make these into maple pecans, maple almonds, maple cashews or a combination of your favorite nuts.
Use raw nuts when possible. Roasted nuts may burn because they have already been roasted to the point of toasting the nuts already.
If you are using salted nuts, omit the salt from the recipe.
These nuts are very hot right out of the oven, allow them to cool or you will burn your tongue.
Use real maple syrup (not maple flavored pancake syrup). The imitation syrup will not work the same as maple syrup in this recipe.
Other additions
Fresh rosemary
Flaky salt on the top after baking for a salty crunch
Smoked salt for a smoky/salty/sweet combination
Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice for a holiday spiced nut flavor
Pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy/sweet mixture
Orange zest or lemon zest (about 1 teaspoon)
Storing leftoversCountertop – store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to allow the nuts to cool completely (3-4 hours) before storing.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
Fat
19
g
Carbohydrates
15
g
Fiber
3
g
Sugar
5
g
Protein
6
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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