Roasted Maple Pecans with Chinese Five Spice

A jar overflowing with maple roasted pecans.

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Roasted Maple Pecans with Chinese Five Spice

These sweet and crunchy roasted maple pecans are perfectly spiced with Chinese Five Spice--a blend of cinnamon, star anise, anise seed, ginger, and cloves. They are an excellent snack or holiday gift! You won't be able to stop munching these!

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Servings: cups

Calories: 792kcal

Author: Holly Lee

Cost: $15

Equipment

2 baking sheets

Ingredients

8 cups pecan halves
2 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons sea salt
2-3 tablespoons Chinese Five Spice blend

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Divide the bowl of pecans across the two baking sheets and spread them out so they are in an even single layer.
Bake the nuts for 7 minutes, then pull out and stir them. Put them back in the oven for 7 more minutes, then pull out and stir a second time. Then put the pecans back in the oven for 3 to 4 more minutes to finish up. You want them to get toasty and absorb most of the syrup, but do not overcook or burn them--keep an eye on them. If your oven runs hot, you may not need the last 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the pecans from the oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature. For longer storage, keep in the freezer for up to a year.

Notes

The nutrition facts state the info per one cup of nuts. I recommend 1/4 cup as a serving, so if you need accurate nutritional information, make sure you divide by four.

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