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30-60 min4 cupsAmerican

Maple Candied Pecans

By Chop Secrets

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4 cups

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30-60 min

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Easy

Maple Candied Pecans
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Recipe Details

Course: Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 0 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp maple extract
  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Makes 4 cups 0 minutes prep time / 35 minutes cook time / 35 minutes total time

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine Syrup Mixture ingredients in the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function and adjust to MORE or HIGH.
  2. Add pecans and cook and stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until pecans are tender.
  3. Add water to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  5. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.
  6. When the time is up, quick-release the pressure, then stir to combine.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pecans to parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  8. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes, then stir. Bake an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully for signs of burning.
  9. (Optional) Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then mix Sugar Mixture ingredients in a gallon bag and add pecans, shaking to coat.
  10. Spread pecans evenly on parchment and allow to cool before packaging.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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