Maple Glazed Pecans Stuffed with Blue Cheese
This is one of those recipes that will make you say, wow! The sweet maple pecans pair beautifully with the earthy blue cheese. These are great by themselves or on a charcuterie board.
Equipment
- 1 Large Non-Stick Saute Pan
- 1 Silpat Mat optional (or Wax Paper will work)
- 1 Piping Bag or Zip Top bag
Ingredients
Maple Glazed Pecans
- 2 cups Pecan Halves
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4-1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8-1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper or Cayenne optional
Blue Cheese Filling
- 3 oz Blue Cheese such as Roquefort
- 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Fage 2%
Instructions
- Put all Maple Glazed Pecan Ingredients into a non-stick large saute pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Keep an eye on it, so it doesn't burn.
- Stir occasionally until all maple syrup has evaporated. The pecans will start to look like sugary. Remove from heat, and place on silpat mat or waxed paper to cool.
- While pecans are cooling, make the blue cheese filling. Mix blue cheese and Greek yogurt together with fork, breaking down the clumps. Once they are incorporated, put in piping (or zip top) bag. Snip the end, creating a big enough hole that the little cheese clumps can get out. If one gets stuck, just squeeze it through with your fingers.
- Place half of pecans flat side up. Pipe or squeeze the blue cheese filling on top of the pecan. Top with pecan similar in size. Enjoy!
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Notes
Keep an eye on the pan. These can go quick when they are close to being done.
Store in air tight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 60gCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg
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