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Maple Pecan Butter

adapted from Cookie + Kate
Course Snack
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. pecan halves (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325°.
  • Lay the pecan halves on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing the pan halfway. Remove from oven when nuts are fragrant and about two shades darker than they started.
  • Transfer pecans to a food processor. Process for 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one month.