The other morning I was making pancakes for my boyfriend, and he drenched them in maple syrup. Upon thinking about it, I was never one for a ton of syrup when I was a kid (it shouldn’t come as a surprise but I couldn’t stick to one flavor to save my life, so I loved spreading different jams on my pancakes), so I’ve never really appreciated maple until recently.
I’ve started being really drawn to things that are maple flavored or maple scented; so you could say I’ve gotten bit by the maple bug, and I’d like to start spreading it to you too!
This is a super simple and quick recipe (literally done in 5 minutes!), and using 100% maple syrup, it’s all natural. Plus, it makes a super adorable gift if you package it in little cellophane bags or little jars!
Maple Glazed Almonds and Cashews
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw almonds
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cinnamon
~Spray your skillet (I used a stainless steel skillet for this) with nonstick spray. Over medium heat, combine the nuts, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon in the skillet. Use a silicone spatula to stir the nuts and syrup for 3-5 min, until the syrup becomes thick then candies over the nuts.
~Spread the nuts onto a piece of wax paper or parchment on the countertop until cooled. Package in airtight containers for adorable gifts, or enjoy them as an occasional snack!
Strike up a conversation: Am I the only person who didn’t love maple syrup as a kid? Did anybody else drench their pancakes and waffles in something alternative?
I love maple syrup! When I was a kid, my parents had jam so that’s what I ate with my pancakes.
I’m so excited that I’m not the only one who put jam on her pancakes as a kiddo 🙂
Maple glazed nuts are one of my favorite treats! I love to make them for gifts at the holidays.
You’re not the only one – I’ve met a few freaks over the years who don’t like maple syrup.