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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of pecan halves
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp aquafaba*
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 large baking tray

Method
 

  1. Measure 3 cups of pecan halves in a bowl. Also, preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a separate bowl, pour in the aquafaba and whisk it until frothy. See recipe notes for aquafaba.
  3. Add in the maple syrup, cinnamon, maple extract, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add in the pecans and mix until well combined. Adjust any ingredients as necessary. The pecans absorb some of the sugar while baking, so I always add a bit of extra sugar or maple syrup.
  5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the pecans onto the tray, and spread them out as much as possible so that they bake evenly.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, and then take the pecans out of the oven and stir them around. Bake for another 15-20 minutes. After removing from the oven, let them air dry for a few minutes.
  7. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar and enjoy as a snack or with your favorite desserts!

Notes

Aquafaba: Aquafaba is the liquid that comes from cooking chickpeas. You can find it in a can of chickpeas, or you can cook your own chickpeas and save the water. It serves as an egg substitute in a lot of vegan desserts, as it helps with binding. If you don't have this, the maple syrup should be enough to help the ingredients stick to the pecans.