3.6 from 183 votes
Easy Candied Pecans
Easy Candied Pecans are made by quickly cooking raw pecans with avocado oil, maple syrup, and optional cinnamon and sea salt until the nuts become shiny and sticky. The sticky coating sets as they cool, yielding sweet, slightly spiced nuts with a tender crunch. These candied nuts can be enjoyed as a snack or added to salads for texture and a touch of sweetness. Attention during cooking prevents burning and ensures an even glaze.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
276 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans raw
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the candied pecans to a small skillet and heat them over medium heat. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, until much of the liquid has evaporated and the pecans appear shiny and sticky.
- Be sure to closely monitor the nuts, as they can burn very easily when left for too long. For this reason, I recommend hovering over the skillet for the full 3 to 5 minutes, stirring fairly regularly.
- Once the pecans look lacquered, immediately remove them from the heat. Note: you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar at this point for sweeter pecans if you’d like. If you don’t want the nuts to stick together, transfer them to a plate or baking sheet in a single layer until they are completely dry. If you don’t mind the nuts sticking together, you can transfer the nuts to a bowl immediately. The nuts won’t stick to your hands after they have dried for a few minutes.
- Enjoy candied pecans as a sweet snack, chop them up and add them to green salads, or sprinkle them over desserts.
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Notes
- Store the candied pecans in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(1/4) cup serving
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(1/4) cup serving | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.