Naturally Sweetened Candied Pecans

Ingredients (7)

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt*
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (for pumpkin-spiced pecans)
• Scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for some heat)
• 3 cups raw pecan halves