Leo named our maple toasted pecans “candy nuts.” I toss these nuts into all our salads….just one step ahead of Leo who is tossing them in his mouth as fast as they cool.
You can use pecans (halved or pieces, toasted or raw), slivered almonds, or walnuts.

Fill a sauté pan with nuts.
Toast them a little over low to medium heat.
Pour maple syrup over them and let them gently boil until thick.
While they cook, butter or oil a silpat mat or a piece of foil.
Turn the nuts onto the buttered surface and let them cool.
Try to keep them away from the kids so you have some for the next day.

These nuts are also really good on the banana cream pie.