Maple Pecan Spread
Use this sweet, nutty combination as a spread for dinner rolls at the holidays, or whip up a batch for hors d’oeuvres, and serve as a dip for apple or pear slices.
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Use this sweet, nutty combination as a spread for dinner rolls at the holidays, or whip up a batch for hors d’oeuvres, and serve as a dip for apple or pear slices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 Tbs. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tbs. pecan or olive oil
- 4 tsp. chopped fresh sage
Preparation
1 | Cover pecan halves with filtered water in medium bowl. Let soak 24 hours in refrigerator. Drain, and shake dry.
2 | Process all ingredients with 2 Tbs. water in food processor 1 to 2 minutes ,or until smooth. Season with sea salt, if desired. Transfer to bowl to serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 39
- Carbohydrate Content 9 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 0.5 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 14 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g