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Vegan Candied Pecans (Oil-free)
5 from 33 votes

Vegan Candied Pecans (Oil-free)

These Vegan Candied Pecans are toasted pecans coated in a maple syrup and coconut sugar mixture spiced with warm gingerbread or pumpkin pie spice. The oil-free coating develops a sweet, crunchy shell as it cools, making them a flavorful snack or garnish. They store well in airtight containers for up to two weeks and can be baked further for deeper caramelization if desired. The recipe offers spice blend variations to suit taste preferences.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 1998 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar , 4 tbsp for sweeter
  • 1 tsp gingerbread spice or pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Heat a skillet over low-medium heat. Add the pecans and toast until they start to change color slightly. Let them sit for the first 2 mins then stir every half a minute. 6 to 9 mins.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Stir continuously. The mixture will thin out then thicken and start to stiffen. Take off heat.
  3. Transfer to a plate or parchment lined baking sheet and separate the clumps if needed. Cool completely and store in an airtight container for upto 2 weeks. Or gift in jars.

Notes

  • To intensify flavor, bake toasted pecans with the maple syrup and spice mixture at 300°F, stirring every 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Use pumpkin pie, gingerbread, or chai spice blends based on your taste preference.
  • Store cooled candied pecans in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
  • This recipe provides nutrition information per one serving size.

Nutrition Information

Calories 199.8kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 10.88g (4%) Protein 2.47g (5%) Fat 17.81g (27%) Saturated Fat 1.53g (8%) Sodium 82.31mg (3%) Potassium 112.72mg (2%) Fiber 2.38g (10%) Sugar 7.04g (14%) Vitamin A 13.86IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.27mg (0%) Calcium 22.77mg (2%) Iron 0.63mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1998

% Daily Value*

Calories 199.8kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 10.88g 4%
Protein 2.47g 5%
Fat 17.81g 27%
Saturated Fat 1.53g 8%
Sodium 82.31mg 3%
Potassium 112.72mg 2%
Fiber 2.38g 10%
Sugar 7.04g 14%
Vitamin A 13.86IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.27mg 0%
Calcium 22.77mg 2%
Iron 0.63mg 4%

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