Coffee-Glazed Pecans with Sea Salt
Crunchy pecans coated in a rich coffee glaze with a hint of sea salt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- ¼ cup brewed espresso strong
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, mix espresso, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Toss pecans in the coffee glaze until fully coated.
- Spread pecans on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Sprinkle with sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let cool until crisp. Enjoy responsibly.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin E: 8%
- Copper: 9%