4 Ingredient Vegan Candied Pecans
Learn how to make candied pecans with just 4 healthy ingredients and 5 mins of prep!
Happy October! Fall + Pecans = Tasty Awesomeness. Just thought I’d start out with a bit of yummy math this lovely morning. 😉 Let’s face it, yummy math is the only math I like.
Remember how I told you that something about the fall makes me crave ALL of the pecans? And then I proceed to share ALL of the recipes bursting with pecans?
SEE: Maple Pecan Paleo Vegan Granola, Healthy Pecan Pie Vegan Overnight Oats, and Double Chocolate Pecan Brownies. And more. Yes, MORE!!
Well, it turns out that y’all love pecans as much as I do! High-five for shared likes! High-five for edible commonalities! Oooh… edible commonalities. Doesn’t that totally sound like a fancy restaurant or something?
Anywho, a while back, I shared my skillet-roasted cinnamon maple pecans, and while they were a big hit on Pinterest and the like… they lacked one very important thing.
BAKING.
Like, who even cares about baking on a baking blog, right? 😉
Oven Roasted versus Skillet Roasted Pecans: Who wins?
All sarcasm aside (like anyone has time for sarcasm in the fall), some folks didn’t always prefer the whole “watch very carefully while stirring frequently, and try not to burn the pecans” thing. Imagine that. Dang it, what did I say about sarcasm?
Oven roasted wins!! For now… 😉
I present to you the easiest of the EASIEST, 4 ingredient vegan candied pecans. Yes, they totally qualify as healthy candied pecans, and yes, we’ll be covering everything you need to know to learn how to make candied pecans!! YUM!!
This vegan candied pecans recipe comes together so quick, you’ll be mildly suspicious of how fast it came together. Dare I say it, even a touch doubtful that it’ll work. Gasp!
The easiest candied pecans recipe: made with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! Glazed, crunchy, sweet and delicious.
How to Make Candied Pecans
Without further ado, let’s get into how to make candied pecans.
Stir… All you have to do is throw together pecans, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Stir with vigor (if you’re so inclined), as this is like the only “tough” thing you’ll have to do. I kid. About it being tough! 😉 Then, pour that maple syrup and coconut sugar over the pecans like it’s your job and you love it. Yeah!!
Stir More & Fold until the pecans are well coated. Then, dump those pecans ever so gracefully on the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, stir and flip, then bake for a few more minutes. Cool, then boom! All done!
Cool and Eat… Most importantly, cool and eat the vegan candied pecans you learned how to make. 😉
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The 4 ingredients you need for Vegan Candied Pecans
Pecans
Ground Cinnamon
Pure Maple Syrup
Coconut Sugar
The Taste & Texture
Taste: Healthy candied pecans that are sweet and caramel-y with a hint of salt. Satisfying, cozy flavors with a hint of cinnamon.
Texture: Crispy, crunchy vegan candied pecans with a caramelized exterior of candy coating.
An easy, lower sugar recipe for healthy candied pecans that are crispy, crunchy and caramelized.
Are you ready to enjoy all the candied pecans? 🙂 You grab the maple syrup and I’ll grab the pecans! It’s the tastiest time to learn how to make candied pecans. I’m so thankful that you’re here with me, baking all the fantastic treats for the ones we love. ‘Til the next kitchen adventure…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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4 Ingredient Vegan Candied Pecans
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 ¼ cup-servings (total: about 3 ¼ cups) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan Candied Pecans: learn how to make candied pecans with just 4 healthy ingredients! Prep time is just 5 mins for deliciously glazed candied pecans in this lower sugar recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pecans
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Add pecans, cinnamon and salt (if using) to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Add maple syrup and coconut sugar. Stir and fold until pecans are fully coated.
- Pour pecans onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an even layer, with empty pockets at regular intervals to let air through.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, flip pecans to evenly crisp the other side. Bake for an additional 6-12 minutes. Mine took a total of 24 minutes.
- Place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing Instructions: Cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature, in a cool, dark environment.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 24 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Hi! I can’t wait to try these. I don’t think I’ll be able to wait until they cool!!
In your description, you mentioned soaking the pecans in water, but there is no instruction in the recipe for soaking them. What do you recommend?
Thanks!
Hi Susan, I hope you love the pecans. 🙂 The “soaking in water” actually referred to a joke in the post–nothing that should happen in the recipe. So do not soak the pecans; simply follow the directions in the post. I’m going to go ahead and remove that from the post to avoid further confusion. Enjoy!
Candied pecans is the best fall snack. It’s so great that I can make them at home now!
I know, they’re simply the best this time of year!
The perfect snack! Looks absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear it!
Love that these are vegan, so I can even share them with my sister-in-law. I have a killer recipe for a salad we often serve at Thanksgiving, which uses candied pecans – so I’m thrilled to be able to make a vegan version for her – thanks!!
That’s so awesome to hear, Shelley. 🙂 Ooh, I bet these vegan candied pecans would go great on your Thanksgiving salad. I hope you and your sis enjoy!
Making these to put in gift bags for neighbors. Love the ingredient profile – thanks for the recipe!
Love it! These are so perfect as an edible gift for the holidays. 😄
I LOVE THESE NUTS! So morish. Definitely going to be repeated soon!
Oh! I’m so happy to hear it, Beth! 🙂 Enjoy.
These are such an easy recipe to make! I like to use them in my salads to a little bit of extra crunchy sweetness.
Woohoo! I know, they’re so versatile and work amazingly for sweet or savory snacking. 🙂
I love this healthier version of a favorite snack!
Oh awesome, so glad you enjoy them!
Made this for the 2nd time last night because I was craving for a yummy but healthy-ish snack while watching old photos on TV. I lowered the temperature to 300 as I use our toaster oven for this and they were better than last time! The maple syrup didn’t taste burnt as oppose to the first ones cooked at the normal, suggested baking temp. With the toaster oven, I am finding that using a much lower temp keeps stuff from getting burnt. Thanks again, Demeter! ❤️
Oooh, that sounds like such a fun night. 🙂 So fascinating to hear about your findings with a toaster oven. Glad you’re cracking its’ code. 😉 Big hugs to you, Michelle! .
This recipe is hands down the best candied nut recipe EVER!! Delicious, super easy & a crowd pleaser to boot (not to mention healthier). I have made these twice, once for Thanksgiving & just yesterday for an Academy Awards party. Both times I used them in a salad with baby greens, diced pears & a vinaigrette dressing and received rave reviews. I also brought extra to snack on and people gobbled them up!
Worth noting, I used agave syrup instead of maple both times and they came out perfectly. Thanks Demeter!!
Hi Jess! Oh my YES!!! I’m thrilled to hear all of this. 🙂 Plus, can I just say that I was drooling big time over the sound of your salad? Thanks for letting me know that agave syrup worked—I know other readers will find that super helpful. Enjoy! 🙂
What do you think about date sugar instead of coconut, which I don’t have on hand. 🙂
Hi Kate, I’m not sure since I haven’t tried it before. Sorry about that! Let me know if you try it & how it turns out. 🙂
Made these recently and they are so nice to dress up a salad!!!
Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Terry! .
Vegan… Gluten-Free… Dairy Free… what can I say?… You nailed it. I can never make up my mind: 325 for 15 minutes, 350 for 10 minutes, or 300 for 20 minutes. …and if you want to add a little heat just use 1/8 tsp of Cayenne.
Ooh spicy pecans sound excellent! 🙂
Can I substitute Cocunut Sugar for pure cane sugar?
I’m vegan but prefer the pure cane sugar over cocunut. Thank you for sharing this quick, easy, delicious recipe with us all!!
Hi Jennifer! You’re so very welcome! . Yep, that should be fine here. And thank you for taking the time to share those kind words!
I made these today, and they burnt. I didnt use sugar, that’s the only modification I did to the recipe. Any suggestions???
Hi Melanie. I would not recommend making Hess without the sugar, as it’s part of what makes the candy coating. Also, you might need to reduce the bake time.
Good Morning!! Ok, I just have to say reading about this recipe had me smiling & laughing! Ur funny! .. My parents are in town tonight & I wanted to surprise my dad with candied pecans! My healthier way! So I just found this recipe & I’m gonna do it today! Can’t wait! Thx! Have a great day! 🙂
Good afternoon, Diana!! 🙂 Woohoo!! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed reading my post. Sometimes I’m like, “is anyone out there?!” Lol. Jk! I hope you and your dad loved this! Have a wonderful day & happy holidays!
absolutely delicious <3
Woohoo! So happy to hear you enjoy them Julietta! ☺️
These are SO perfect for fall gifting, parties, or snacks 😀 Can’t wait to make a batch!
Right!! 🙂 Hope you just love ’em! 🙂
Healthy, delicious snacking is the BEST way to snack! These candied pecans looks absolutely delicious, I could snack on them all day long! Hope you have a great week, Demeter! 🙂 xo
Oh YEAH!! Thanks so much, Marsha! Wishing you an awesome week too! xo
this is the perfect DIY gift! Love the healthier version too!
That’s what I was hoping you’d say! 🙂 Healthier treats are the best!