Quick and Easy Maple Candied Pecans Recipe
Ingredients
- Yield: 2 cups of pecans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 cups pecan halves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 206g | |
| Calories 1145 | |
| Calories from Fat 836 | 73% |
| Total Fat 98.75g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat 21.11g | 84% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium 576mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 70.72g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.6g | 39% |
| Sugars 54.77g | 37% |
| Protein 10.05g | 16% |
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