Groundhog Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace (or sub with additional nutmeg)
  • pam cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add the syrup and butter, and toss. Sprinkle on the salt, cardamom, nutmeg and mace. Toss until the nuts are evenly coated.
  3. Spray a large baking sheet that has a rim (such as a jelly-roll pan) with cooking-oil spray. Pour the nut mixture evenly onto the pan.
  4. Bake, removing the pan from the oven to stir the nuts after every five minutes, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant and have absorbed the syrup, about 20 minutes total.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and let the nuts cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
  6. Store them at room temperature in an airtight container, preferably a tin or glass jar, for up to three weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

816 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 63.5g 81% DV
Carbs 64g 23% DV
Fiber 17.3g 62% DV
Sugar 15.9g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9735.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 538mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13% DV
Calcium 236.3mg 18% DV
Iron 7.8mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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