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    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans

    November 28, 2018 By Meagan Fikes Leave a Comment

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com


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    Maple syrup and maple sugar for this post were kindly provided by Mohawk Valley Trading Company. All opinions are my own.

    To skip straight to the recipe, click here.

    I've always had a weakness for maple syrup. Maple anything, really. From maple water to syrup to butter to sugar, I love maple syrup in all it's forms. Even as a kid, I've been caught drinking it straight from the bottle. Nowadays I consume it with a waffle as a formality. Kind of like eating a chef's salad just so you can have some cheese and hardboiled eggs. Or eating trail mix for the salty M&Ms. There's nothing socially acceptable about salting your own M&Ms.

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Mohawk Valley Trading Company provided me with some of their maple syrup and maple sugar to try and needless to say, I was so excited for the opportunity.

    Maple sugar is made from the controlled crystallization of maple syrup. Heating and mechanical straining are the only forms of processing maple sugar goes though. It contains more trace minerals (including manganese, zinc and copper) and antioxidants than cane sugar. I'd always assumed maple sugar and coconut sugar were interchangeable in terms of flavor profile. Wow, was I wrong! I'd had maple sugar before but it had been a long time. Since coconut sugar is more readily available to me, that's what I've always bought. Both are mineral rich granulated sugars that won't add excess moisture to a recipe so in terms of the structure/texture of your final recipe, they are interchangeable but I had no idea how much flavor I was missing out on!

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    The sugar definitely had a distinct maple flavor. Warm and caramel-ly, like a much, much lighter version of brown sugar (but with flavor!) There wasn't a single large clump in sight like you might find in coconut sugar or brown sugar. I also loved how super fine the granules were. Dare I say it reminded me of spun sugar?

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Maple syrup is made by evaporating water out of sap which increases the sugar concentration. If you've ever made candy on your stovetop, this process should sound very familiar. Similar to candy making where you can vary the sugar concentration to reach certain "stages" (soft ball, hard crack, etc.), maple syrup goes through these sugar concentration stages too (although the same terminology doesn't apply and I'm greatly oversimplifying the process). Keep increasing the sugar concentration and you'll get maple butter. Further and you'll have maple sugar.

    Mohawk Valley Trading Company's pure maple syrup is made from sugar maple sap due to it's high sugar content compared to other saps. It takes 43 gallons of this sugar maple sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. You'd need twice as much sap to make a gallon of syrup from other, lower sugar varieties of sap!

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Maple syrup comes in a variety of grades. I've always bought US grade B maple syrup for its stronger flavor but a few years ago, the grading system was changed. Long story short, the Mohawk Valley Trading Co. maple syrup is the equivalent of the grade B I've always loved. Now it is called "Grade A Dark with Robust Taste". Not to be confused with "Grade A Amber with Rich Taste" which has a milder flavor and is lighter in color than this syrup.

    Why choose this particular dark robust grade A? The robust, almost caramelized flavor is strong enough to satisfy a maple craving without being overpowering. That means it works well in dishes that are finished with maple syrup such as over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream but the flavor also shines through for dishes that the maple syrup may be cooked into such as muffins or other baked goods.

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Of course, you can also taste the fragrant maple flavor on these candied pecans, even with the addition of cinnamon. I think the cinnamon pairs perfectly with the maple and pecans.

    You only need fifteen minutes and three ingredients to make these pecans. I think most candied pecans are made in the oven but I've never made them that way before. These are done on the stove and are extremely easy, even if you have no experience with making candy.

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    Simply whisk together the cinnamon and maple syrup then combine it with the pecans in a small skillet. You'll know they're down cooking when the syrup turns into dry granules and the pecans are no longer sticking together. Two tips - use a silicon spatula for easy cleanup and stir often to prevent the sugars from burning. Other than that, it's really straightforward!

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    There is a lot you can do with these candied pecans other than just enjoying them as-is. I served mine over dairy free ice cream with some maple sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top. You could also use it on yogurt, in a fancy grain free granola, or even make them an addition to your holiday cookie tins. That's where mine are going this year! I also used them in a new recipe but I'll be posting that later.

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    To connect with Mohawk Valley Trading Company and to see what else they have to offer, head over to their Facebook page or visit their website. You can also shop for their products on Amazon.

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    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans | 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo. | eatsomethingdelicious.com

    15 Minute Maple Cinnamon Candied Pecans

    • Author: Meagan Fikes
    • Prep Time: 1 min
    • Cook Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 16 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Method: stovetop
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    3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make these maple cinnamon candied pecans. Try them as an ice cream topping. Gluten free, vegan, and paleo.


    Ingredients

    • ¼ C Mohawk Valley Trading Co. grade A dark maple syrup
    • ¾ tsp cinnamon
    • 1 ½ C pecan halves or pieces

    Instructions

    1. Whisk together the maple syrup and cinnamon until well combined. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, use a rubber spatula to combine the pecans and maple syrup mixture.
    2. Continue to heat and stir occasionally to keep the pecans evenly coated and prevent burning. Once the syrup has turned to a solid granulated sugar and the pecans no longer stick together (about 15 minutes), these are done and should be removed from the heat immediately.
    3. Allow the pecans to cool and enjoy as-is, over ice cream/yogurt, or in any of these recipes that call for candied pecans. They also make a great addition to holiday cookie tins.

    Notes

    • Swap the pecans for any nut or seed you prefer.

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• ¼ C dairy free butter, divided
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• 6 C gluten free rice cereal *see notes*
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, divided
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• 11.25 oz can sweetened condensed coconut milk
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1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the dairy free butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until they are melted with no lumps.
2. Remove from heat and stir in ½ tsp of vanilla then gently fold in 3 cups of cereal until it is well-combined with the marshmallows.
3. Using wet hands, press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 7x11 inch casserole dish and set aside.
4. Unwrap the caramels and add them along with the sweetened condensed coconut milk to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir often to avoid burning. Once this has turned to a completely smooth sauce, pour over the cereal layer.
5. Make your top cereal layer by repeating steps 1 and 2. Distribute this evenly over the caramel layer and pat down with wet hands.
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• Potential allergens contained in this recipe may vary due to brands of ingredients used, product reformulations, etc. Please verify that all your ingredients are safe for you to consume and always be mindful of allergen cross contamination while cooking.
• Double check that the cereal you use is gluten free. At least one brand carries 2 different versions of rice cereal and only one is GF.
• Don't make both cereal layers in one large batch then divide it up. The top layer will cool and firm up before you can layer it on which will make the caramel seep out when you press it down.
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