Candied Pecans

These are not your Christmas - give to your neighbors - candied pecans.  These are the pecans that you throw into your spinach salad to give it that extra sweet and salty zing!!  They are crispy, sweet, salty, and the absolute perfect addition to any salad.  I LOVE it with a few apple chunks, some red onions, and Marie Calendars blue cheese vinaigrette.  SOOOO good!!!

1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 c pecans
1/2 tsp pepper

In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter then add in the maple syrup and pepper.  Add in the pecans and toss to coat.  Cook for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally so they don't burn.  Once finished, pour onto an aluminum foil covered baking sheet and set aside to cool.