Roasted Maple Sriracha Pecans
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer, Snack
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole unsalted pecans
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha hot chili sauce
  • 2 tsp melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh sage
  • pinch sea salt
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together: maple syrup, sriracha, coconut oil (or butter) and sage.
  4. Add pecans to the bowl and, using your hands, toss nuts around thoroughly to ensure they are well coated with mixture.
  5. Invert coated pecans onto parchment paper and spread out such that nuts are not touching. Be sure to scoop out any final wet mixture from the bowl with a spatula and onto the pecans.
  6. Sprinkle coated pecans with some sea salt.
  7. Place tray in the oven for 10-12 minutes to roast (tossing the nuts at least once) until the pecans are fragrant and have begun to brown - **you don't want to burn the nuts** so keep a close eye.
  8. Carefully remove the tray from the oven and allow the nuts to cool before enjoying. NOTE: the nuts will be somewhat soft when they come out of the oven as the glaze is molten. As the nuts cool down, they will crisp up. Enjoy!
Notes
1) Heat (the spicy factor) is very personal and difficult to declare for all. In my view, this recipe generates a mild to moderate heat but again, your experience may differ.
2) You can omit the Sriracha altogether if heat is not your thing. The maple version is equally delicious and works especially well on cereal and as a topping for yogurt and salads, etc.
3) Enjoy these nuts as an appetizer, snack, game day munchie or offer them up as a gift (teachers/friends/neighbors) -- so easy to make and you can present them in a decorative mason jar.
4) Store the pecans in an airtight container for up to 1 week (they are freshest/crunchiest in the first 3 days).
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2014/12/roasted-maple-sriracha-pecans-2.html