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Maple Candied Pecans (Oven Roasted & Gluten-Free)

Vegan candied pecans make a super quick dessert when you're in a pinch. Easy, gluten-free and deliciously crunchy, these maple pecans make the perfect indulgent snack.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farhenheit.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Whisk well.
  3. Place the pecans into a large bowl.
  4. Pour the syrup mixture over the pecans and mix to combine.
  5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the pecans on the tray until they are all laying flat. Try not to overlap them.
  6. Bake for 6 minutes. Remove from oven, stir the pecans (making sure they are laying flat again) and bake for 2-3 more minutes. You want the maple syrup to be bubbling but not burnt.
  7. Leave to cool on the pan for 30 minutes and they will harden.

Notes

  • It’s easy to burn nuts in the oven when roasting. So, make sure to not overcook the pecans and keep an eye on them for the last 1-2 minutes. However, you want the maple syrup to be bubbling a bit at the end as this is what candies them!
  • Want to make the pecans a bit more addictive? Add a bit of sea salt for a salted, caramel-like twist!
  • The pecans harden when cooling. Thus, make sure to let them cool fully on the pan so that you don’t miss out on the “crunchy” texture.
  • Some of the maple syrup will be caramelized onto the pan and look as if it’s burning while cookies- this is normal.
  • Make sure to use pure maple syrup and not a fake version like Aunt Jemima. Real maple syrup will give a candied flavor to the pecans. Likewise, the natural sugars in the sugars will evaporate slightly and harden onto the pecans.
  • Using a commercial/man made maple syrup that has added oils and sugars will results in a sticky mess.

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.