Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans
Crunchy, candied pecans meet decadent chocolate. Maple candied pecans are formed into clusters and covered in a delicate milk chocolate drizzle. An easy but gourmet sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small heavy bottomed pan, toast the pecans on the stovetop on medium heat. Spread out the raw pecans evenly and toss them every 10 seconds to prevent them from burning. Remove pecans from the pan once they darken slightly which takes about 2-3 minutes.2 cup pecans
- Add the maple syrup to the pan and heat it on high heat until it starts to crystallize which happens at 235F/110F. Remove the pan from the heat and add your toasted pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 pinch salt
- Once combined, scoop out the pecan clusters with a tablespoon. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking tray to cool.
- Melt the chocolate either in the microwave in small intervals or by using the double boiler method. Make sure to stir it regularly to avoid it from burning. Once melted, add the coconut oil and combine them thoroughly.
- Now drizzle the melted chocolate over the candied pecans with a tablespoon.1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Let the pecan clusters cool down and set for 1 hour at room temperature to make sure they're fully set. Enjoy!
Notes
The pecans and maple sugar burn easily. Make sure to stir frequently and keep an eye on them at all times.
Remove the pecans from the pan immediately or they will continue to roast and burn.
The crystallized maple syrup is extremely hot. Make sure not to touch it.
Let the candied clusters cool fully to ensure they stick together before transferring them into storage containers.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.3mg
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