Sweet, crunchy, and incredibly moreish, these Maple Glazed Nuts are one of the easiest treats you can make! With just a handful of ingredients and eight minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious nuts that are perfect for snacking or gifting. No oven required – just a pan, some maple syrup, and a little stirring. It’s that simple!
I often make these as a post-school snack for Lil’ L and his friends (they go down a treat!). Mark loves to take little snack bags of them on his mountain bike rides too. They’re great for an energy boost at work, school, or while you’re out adventuring
That said, I must warn you – they’re seriously moreish! If you’re anything like me and tempted to eat the whole batch in one sitting, I highly recommend dividing them into little snack-sized bags and hiding them in the fridge or freezer. You’ve been warned 😉
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Maple Glazed Nuts
Ingredients
- 110g / 1 cup pecans
- 160g / 1 cup roasted or blanched almonds
- 80ml / 4 TBSP maple syrup (pure maple or a blended syrup*)
- pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat a large dry frying pan (skillet) over medium-high heat.
- Add the nuts and dry fry for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the maple syrup and stir for about 3 minutes, until the syrup thickens and becomes very sticky.
- Using a spatula, transfer the nuts to a sheet of non-stick baking paper and spread them out in a single layer. If you enjoy a sweet-salty combo, sprinkle over a pinch of sea salt while they’re still hot.
- Allow to cool completely. The nuts will firm up and become glossy and crisp as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or the freezer for longer freshness.
Notes
- Add a little spice – a pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika adds a lovely twist
- Try different nut combos – walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, or peanuts work well too
- Gift idea – package in a glass jar with a ribbon for a homemade holiday or hostess gift
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Have you tried making your own maple glazed nuts? If so, I’d love to hear your favourite combinations! Let me know in the comments or tag me on social media #bitofthegoodstuff if you share a pic. I always love to see your creations! You can also connect with me on my social media channels here: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.
Wishing you a beautiful week!
With love,
Sharon xx
This is my favorite candied nuts recipe! They make lovely gifts and I just layered them with homemade vanilla pudding and bourbon soaked vanilla cookies! Yum!
Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m thrilled to hear these nuts are your favourite, and that you’re enjoying them in desserts and for gifting! Your bourbon-soaked vanilla cookies sound absolutely dreamy! Best wishes, Sharon xx
These were so easy to make & delicious! (I made half the quantity as DH & the kids have no self-restraint) Thank-you for sharing!
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Oh how delicious. I love nuts of all types, and typically just eat them raw…but who can resist a little treat like this (and yes, like you, I would have to bag them in individual portions to avoid eating the whole lot).
They look amazing.
I’m a sucker for glazed nuts, love them on a salad or casserole and yes, when I make extra for later I end up eating the whole jar. Hiding individual portions sounds good! I haven’t seen carob syrup or carob/maple syrup, I wonder whether it’s available in the US?