Maple Glazed Nuts

These little caramelized nuts are perfect to accompany a dessert, put on a goat cheese crouton, chopped in a salad or as a gift. Warning: it is difficult to stop eating!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecans and other nuts if desired
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
• sea salt and/or spices to taste: cayenne, Espelette pepper, curry, cinnamon, mixed spice, etc..

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a pot, bring to boil for about 2 minutes  maple syrup and butter. Add nuts and spices and mix well.
3. Spread nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes. Check that they do not burn.
4. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired, let cool and enjoy!