These easy 3 ingredient candied pecans are easy to make and addictive to eat! Use the crunchy, sweet pecans to top salads, add to oatmeal, or just snack on them! (gluten-free, refined sugar free)
You know those pecans that are covered in a crunchy, sugary coating and have a hint of cinnamon that smell amazing and you just can't stop eating them? They're super easy to make. Here's how.
Why These Candied Pecans Are Amazing
I can't resist the smooth, nutty taste of toasted pecans, but these candied pecans are on a whole other level. All by adding just a bit of maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon. They are the perfect snack for the holidays or garnish on just about anything from oatmeal to roasted veggies, and they take just a few minutes to make. They're even a great last-minute gift!
How To Make Easy Candied Pecans
Just toast the pecans in a skillet, stir in maple syrup, cinnamon and salt, and let them harden on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper for a few minutes. Done.
Tips and Recipe Variations
- I highly recommend a nonstick skillet or a very well seasoned cast iron skillet. Otherwise you'll have a sticky mess.
- Make sure you stir the pecans very well to evenly distribute the maple syrup all over.
- Cook the pecans with the maple syrup for just a bit so that it hardens up nicely when the pecans cool.
- You can use honey in place of maple syrup if you prefer.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy-sweet snack, or any other spice that you want!
How To Store Candied Pecans
Store hardened pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. If they last that long.
How To Use Candied Pecans
- Throw on top of salads, like my granny smith salad.
- Crumble onto oatmeal, yogurt or pancakes.
- Top roasted vegetables.
- Add them to a charcuterie board or brunch board.
- Dress them up in a cute jar for last minute teacher or hostess gifts.
- Eat them by the handful.
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PrintEasy 3 Ingredient Candied Pecans
Easy 3 Ingredient Candied Pecans are sweet, crunchy, and perfect for the holidays! Add them to salads, oatmeal, or just snack on them. (gluten-free, refined sugar-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: ½ cup 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecan halves
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, toast pecans over medium-low heat, stirring every few minutes until deep brown and fragrant.
- Quickly stir in maple syrup. cinnamon and salt, heating for just a minute longer. Turn off the heat and continue stirring if the maple syrup hasn't coated all of the pecans yet.
- Spread pecans over parchment or waxed paper to cool and harden.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- I highly recommend a nonstick skillet or a very well seasoned cast iron skillet. Otherwise you'll have a sticky mess.
- Make sure you stir the pecans very well to evenly distribute the maple syrup all over.
- Cook the pecans with the maple syrup for just a bit so that it hardens up nicely when the pecans cool.
- You can use honey in place of maple syrup if you prefer.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy-sweet snack, or any other spice that you want!
Keywords: candied pecans, homemade candied pecans
Millican Pecan says
So simple, yet so good! The fresher the pecans, the better, for flavor! Maple syrup just goes naturally with pecans, and the cinnamon gives it nice flavor, too! These are addictive.
★★★★★