It's here!
Thanksgiving week has snuck up on me, just like I knew it would.
It seems every year, once October hits, the holidays just fly by, one by one...bam, bam, bam!...leaving what seems like little time to enjoy the interim (why don't the Arizona summers go by that fast??).
This year, unfortunately, my husband will be saving kittens and putting out turkey fires at work, so my daughters and I will be heading over to my mom's house for the gluttonous day.
I have fond memories of Thanksgiving growing up in Phoenix.
My mom, dad, older brother, and I would often troop over to my uncle's house, where he and his wife would have an impressive spread of not only the usual turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, but also his pineapple lasagna and an array of sweet treats that would rival any bakery.
Though I didn't get around to posting the November recipes I had planned on, due to my newly discovered condition, I wanted to tag this one on to your menu, as it is a quick, easy, and delicious addition to many various dishes.
I made these one night when I wanted something crunchy and sweet for my salads, and once my husband got his hands on them, they were gone in minutes!
Flavored with a touch of maple syrup, they actually remind me very much of the classic snack, Cracker Jack.
I think they would go great atop a sweet potato casserole, green salads, ice cream, or even just out of a bowl for guests to snack on, but beware, they are addictive!...hence the sneaky, beefy man who ate all of mine.
Last Minute Cracker Jack Pecans (Vegan, Paleo)
Ingredients
- 2 c. raw pecans
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1/4 t. sea salt
- a few dashes of cayenne pepper as desired
Instructions
- Begin by warming a skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the pecans, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne.
- Stir the mix continuously until the maple syrup reduces down and the nuts are coated and toasted , about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the mix onto a wax paper-lined plate and chill them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Break apart and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Thank you everyone for your well wishes on my last post, I truly appreciate it!
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving, filled with happiness and good food.
Charlotte Moore
Yes, they are crunchy bit taste like the praline pecans. They are very good just not what I was trying to make. I will they again. Thanks!!! At least I know how to make quick pralines. HAHAHA!!!
Charlotte Moore
I just made these and mine look like praline and not shiny like yours. Did I cook them too long? They are good but I wanted them the texture yours were. I used an electric skillet and turned them on about 350 then turned down. It seemed quick but must have been too long or too high.
Lauren
Hi Charlotte,
I'm not certain what happened, were they not crunchy? It sounds like you may have cooked them a bit too fast and at too high of a temperature.
dawn
this looks awesome! Have a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!
Lauren
Thanks Dawn, I hope you and your family have a great day as well! 🙂