Maple Candied Pecans

By: Chop Secrets

Maple Candied Pecans
Makes 4 cups 0 minutes prep time / 35 minutes cook time / 35 minutes total time
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern
cuisine icon Course
Snack
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
30-60 min
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Keywords
30-60 min, 4 cups, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coarse salt, contributed, cook 35 min, easy, ground ginger, maple extract, modern, nutmeg, pecan halves, prep 0 min, pressure cook, pure maple syrup, sauté, snack, vanilla, water, white sugar

prep icon Prep Time
0 min
cook icon Cook Time
35 min

serving icon Servings
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
Instructions
  • Combine Syrup Mixture ingredients in the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function and adjust to MORE or HIGH.
  • Add pecans and cook and stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until pecans are tender.
  • Add water to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  • Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.
  • When the time is up, quick-release the pressure, then stir to combine.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pecans to parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes, then stir. Bake an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully for signs of burning.
  • (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.
  • Spread pecans evenly on parchment and allow to cool before packaging.
Notes
  • *The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.
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