Maple Candied Pecans
These 4-ingredient maple candied pecans are naturally sweetened, perfectly crunchy and absolutely delightful. An easy, addictive snack or homemade gift for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar and sour cream over medium heat until smooth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple extract.
- Add pecans and stir quickly to coat evenly.
- Spread pecans onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Cool completely, then break apart and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Add a few pinches of flaky sea salt when you add in the pecans for a sweet-and-salty candied pecan.