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HOW TO MAKE CANDIED PECANS
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How to Make Candied Pecans

Gluten-free, Vegan Candied Pecans are easy to make and great for holiday gifts. It’s a great topping for salads, main dishes, and desserts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup pecans
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cinnamon sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  • Set a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  • In a pan over medium high heat, add sugars maple syrup and water.
  • Stir everything together with a whisk until it starts to caramelize.
  • Work quickly and turn the off the stove, add the pecans and mix.
  • Once they are all coated place on the pan and seperate.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mix on top if desired and let cool completely, which is 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, if you like more double the amount.
  • EnJOY!

Notes

  • Work fast when mixing the pecans, it dries quickly.
  • Layout the pecans on parchment paper to cool completely.
  • Soak your pot right away of it will be hard to wash

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg