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Easy Candied Pecans

This quick and simple candied pecans recipe takes only a few minutes to whip up! Sweetened with pure maple syrup for a lower sugar option. Enjoy them as is or chop them up and add them to salads.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Enjoy candied pecans as a sweet snack, chop them up and add them to green salads, or sprinkle them over desserts.

Notes

  • Store candied pecans in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 1 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 Sodium 37mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

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.