Skillet Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans: this 5 minute maple pecans recipe is quick & easy! The ultimate maple roasted pecans with cinnamon & coconut sugar! Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free.
Have you ever made skillet roasted maple cinnamon pecans? Or any kind of roasted candied pecans at home? Or… super fudgy paleo maple pecan brownies?
Wait, what was I talking about?
Right, cinnamon maple pecans! 😉
I used to think these fancy-looking candied nut treats were too much trouble to make… ‘til I actually made ‘em. 😉 Turns out… they’re super easy to make and even easier to eat. Whaddya know?
I shared this paleo vegan maple roasted pecans recipe back in 2016, and since then, they’ve been a seasonal favorite for BB readers. <– Something I’m pretty proud of!
And, a while back, one of my favorite fitness YouTubers, Whitney Simmons, actually made my maple pecans recipe and loved it!!!
🙂 (Me, fangirling over here, big time.)
So are ya ready to try these and swoon from all the maple roasted pecan aromas and yummy flavors?
Skillet Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans
Wondering what these taste like? Imagine warm pecans infused with cozy skillet roasted goodness… lightly glazed with maple syrup and coconut sugar for lightly sweet, caramel notes that are perfectly complemented by ground cinnamon. And if you’re looking for some pecan love with chocolate involved… try this: 2 Ingredient Keto Chocolate Pecan Fudge.
5 Easy Ingredients for Vegan Cinnamon Maple Pecans
You can feel great about the healthy, whole ingredients in this easy, 10 minute, 5-ingredient vegan cinnamon maple pecans recipe:
- Raw Pecans
- Ground Cinnamon
- Coconut Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Coconut Oil
TL;DR: Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans
- made with just 5 ingredients
- wonderfully refined sugar-free
- prepared in less than 10 minutes!
- lightly sweet, lightly glazed & skillet-roasted to perfection
- vegan, paleo, dairy-free, gluten free
- gently spiced with ground cinnamon
- deliciously coated in coconut sugar and maple syrup
- warm, cozy and inviting
- perfect for gift-giving… just like these Double Chocolate Pecan Brownies (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Best Tools for Vegan Maple Roasted Pecans
Wondering what tools I use to make these maple cinnamon pecans?
- Coconut oil – a tasty, dairy-free way to keep this recipe butter-free!
- Parchment cupcake liners – after the cinnamon pecans cool, I love popping a few into each parchment cup & storing them in a tin for gift-giving!
- Coconut Sugar – a sweet, fragrant ingredient that makes these skillet roasted pecans refined sugar-free.
- Baking Sheet – sturdy enough for 100s of baking sessions!
Are you ready to get your maple roasted pecans on?? Like… make ‘em, not wear ‘em. Unless that’s your thing. You do YOU! 😉 Just so you know, I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these kitchen adventures with me. Making treats for our loved ones (including ourselves!) is the best, isn’t it? ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Skillet Roasted Cinnamon Maple Pecans (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free)
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-14 servings (approx. 2 ½ cups) 1x
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Skillet Roasted Maple Cinnamon Pecans: this 5 minute maple pecans recipe is quick & easy! The ultimate maple roasted pecans with cinnamon & coconut sugar. Paleo, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 cups unsalted, raw pecans
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut sugar, cinnamon and maple.
- In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, add coconut oil and the coconut sugar mixture. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add pecans and increase heat to medium. Stir until pecans are thoroughly coated. Switch to stirring occasionally, allowing pecans to soak in the sugar mixture. Watch the pecans closely. Stir until the sugar mixture is almost completely soaked up and the pecans are sticky like taffy. This will take 3-5 minutes.
- Pour pecans onto the prepared baking sheet, creating an even, spread out layer. Set baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 1 hour. Break apart into desired size. Enjoy!
For Oil-Free roasted pecans, try my 4 Ingredient Oven Roasted Paleo Candied Pecans (Plant-Based).
Delicious Maple & Pecan Recipes
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 12 servings per recipe, made without salt.
- Category: Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple pecans, maple cinnamon pecans, maple roasted pecans
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Catalina says
September 24, 2019 at 2:41 pmThe perfect Fall after-school snack! These pecans look fabulous!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 3:33 pmOh yes! I bet the kiddos would be so happy to munch on these in the afternoon! 🙂
Lora says
September 24, 2019 at 5:24 amSuch an easy to make and healthy snack to enjoy when you just want something crunchy and sweet!!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 3:32 pmExactly! It’s super quick, and so satisfying. 😋
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
September 24, 2019 at 3:58 amThese sound delicious! Dangerously good…
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 9:16 amThanks Erin!
jade manning says
September 24, 2019 at 3:39 amThese look so good I will have to try this!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 9:16 amThanks Jade!
Chrissie Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 3:08 amOh yum! I absolutely love candied pecans on a salad. They add that crunch and sweetness!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 9:15 amThanks Chrissie! So true–these are fantastic on salads!
Dorothy Reinhold says
September 23, 2019 at 7:38 pmI want these at my house at all times. They sounds like the BEST snack!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 9:15 amYes!!! They’re so easy to make & delish! Hope you get to try!
Stephanie says
September 23, 2019 at 7:00 pmThese pecans were amazing! Now if I can just keep my kids away from them long enough for me to enjoy some…
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 24, 2019 at 9:14 amYay!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Stephanie! Lol with your kiddos!!
Kiki Johnson says
September 23, 2019 at 10:48 amHealthy Christmas Market Nuts? WOWOWOW – I cannot wait to try this recipe! This is genius and they would also be the perfect way to spruce up a salad! YUM!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 23, 2019 at 11:14 amOh absolutely! They’re so good on a salad 🥗 or by the handful as a snack! 😄
kim says
September 23, 2019 at 10:18 amLove all of the flavors in this snack idea! My whole family gobbled them up! It’s definitely a recipe that I’ll be making again!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 23, 2019 at 11:13 amWoohoo! So happy to hear it Kim!
Michelle Miller says
September 23, 2019 at 9:29 amGreat healthy snack! Sometimes, the best snacks are just in front of us in our staple and it just takes a recipe like this to make it something special! Great stuff, thanks for the inspo.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 23, 2019 at 11:12 amYou’re so right Michelle! 😊 Hope you enjoy them!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
September 23, 2019 at 9:24 amI love that these are paleo!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 23, 2019 at 11:11 amOh you know it Jocelyn!
Emese says
September 23, 2019 at 8:15 amDemeter, I love all your easy sweet treat recipes and I love everything with coconut sugar. It adds an extra caramelized flavor to everything.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
September 23, 2019 at 6:13 pmThank you Emese! 😊 And I agree, coconut sugar is just the best! 😋
Patty says
January 17, 2019 at 4:28 pmI came across your recipe on Pinterest and just finished making them. I used half cashews and pecans and they came out great. Over the years I’ve tried many different recipes for candied nuts and yours is the best! I love that you use coconut oil and sugar, which I always have on hand. Thank you for a great recipe, this will be my go to recipe from now on for candied nuts.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
January 18, 2019 at 12:00 pmWoohoo! So happy to hear your enjoyed them Patty! . Love the combo of cashews and pecans—two of m faves! . Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share the results with me!
Debi says
May 26, 2018 at 8:28 pmHi,
This looks really good and I was wondering what I can use in place of coconut oil. I’m allergic to coconuts. I really want to try this. Please let me know something. Also how many carbs do they have. I’m on a low carb lifestyle.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 29, 2018 at 7:19 pmHi Debi! You might try your favorite cooking oil. Keep in mind that your choice of oil will affect the flavor and texture of the nuts. Enjoy!
Jordan says
January 3, 2018 at 5:29 pmLoved these! Followed someone else’s commented variation and added a little vanilla. So good and so easy!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
January 4, 2018 at 12:53 pmOh yummy! So happy to hear that you enjoyed these, Jordan. 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 20, 2017 at 1:54 pmHi LR, thank you! The coconut oil is derived from a coconut tree–so totally plant-based. 😉 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Dana says
February 16, 2017 at 3:55 pmWOW! These are amazing! And EASY! Thanks so much!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
February 17, 2017 at 8:26 amI’m so happy you enjoyed them, Dana! 🙂
Yolanda Charles says
December 26, 2016 at 8:27 pmHey, thanks for this. I made a few variations I wanted to share with you. I added a little vanilla, fresh ground cinnamon, didn’t have coconut sugar so I used a half packet of Truvia. So yumm-didli-mmmm!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 27, 2016 at 11:43 amMy pleasure, Yolanda! 🙂 I’m so happy that you enjoyed this. What a fantastic idea to add vanilla, ground cinnamon and Truvia. 🙂 I can just imagine how wonderful your home smelled when you were making these. Thanks for taking the time to let me know about your variations. 🙂
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says
November 17, 2016 at 4:37 pmI love candied nuts. These look so good! I like the idea of giving candied nuts out for the holidays. A) around Christmas, you can get tired of baked goods and B) they’re a good option for people with gluten or dairy intolerance (although, of course, nut allergies are also a thing.)
As for me, I am in no hurry to see pecanless recipes. Pecans ftw!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 17, 2016 at 5:16 pmThere’s just something about the holidays that make candied nuts totally necessary. 😉 Agreed with both points! Sometimes you just need a break from the oven, and you’ve got friends with diet restrictions. 🙂 Thanks so much, Joyce! 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 6:56 amI agree – maple and cinnamon is one of the best combos! The candied pecans I usually make have neither – what?!? Can’t wait to give this version a try 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 4:13 pmThe combo is SO delicious! Be sure to let me know how you like it! 🙂 Thanks so much, Megan. 😉
rachel @ athletic avocado says
November 15, 2016 at 5:21 pmThese could not sound easier-to-make or more perfect to eat!! I wanna snag a handful right now just looking at them 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 4:13 pmWoot woot! Just a handful might not do… 😉 Better have the entire batch! 🙂 Thanks Rachel.
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
November 15, 2016 at 3:48 pmI’m so far behind on visiting your site and recipes Demeter! My bad 😉 Here’s the deal in my household: I LOVE pecans and the hubby doesn’t. The good news is all the pecans are for me! Can’t wait to try these 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 4:10 pmHaha. No biggie! All for you sounds awesome! 🙂 Hope you love it, Karrie!
Celeste | The Whole Serving says
November 15, 2016 at 1:22 pmI could eat these all day. Growing up in Georgia we had a big pecan tree in our yard and back then I took them for granted. Now that I can’t just get them when I want I am starting to realize how lucky we were to have a tree in our yard. This recipe will be on my gift giving list this year. Thanks
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 4:10 pmWoah, that must have been awesome!!! I can only imagine how wonderful it was… Ya never know til it’s gone, right? Lol. Hope you and your family enjoy this, Celeste! 🙂
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
November 14, 2016 at 9:43 pmIs it possible to become an addict from pecans like these? 😉 Pecan-less should NEVER be a thing, nor should chocolate-less. My sympathy goes out to two friends of mine who will never be able to experience the glory of chocolate or pecans because they’re allergic. I can’t even think about that! Another amazing recipe as always, Demeter!! 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 16, 2016 at 4:09 pmHaha… maybe? In the tastiest way possible. 😉 Right?? If they ever become a thing, I’ll just cover my ears. Aw, your poor friends… that totally stinks! Thanks so much, Marina! 🙂
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
November 14, 2016 at 4:38 pmAs long as they are skillet-roasted maple cinnamon pecans you can shoot them at me all you want, I’ll just open wide and catch as many of those delicious flying nutty beauties as I can!!. I can’t imagine a better way to start off a friendship really, certainly beats small talk. The coziness factor is just going up and up and up around here. Not only do you have all the toasty nutty spiced flavors (and scents I’m sure!) but these are gift-perfect too! Is Casa de Demeter slowly turning into that candy shop?? While it would be quite a struggle to part with these sticky sweet little guys, they would look so very adorable in gift bags tied up with with a bow. Okay I need to stop imagining now before I started singing Christmas carols. Also skillet = an extra 2000 coolness points. xo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:44 pmOh my! You know this is why we’re besties: we can be weird and supportive of each other. And giggle. A LOT. 😉 Lolol on the small talk. Casa de Demeter totally has to become a candy shop soon. It only makes sense! Lol. Thank you for the gift-packaging suggestions. 🙂 Sing those Christmas carols loud and proud! Collecting mah points and totally smiling. xo
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says
November 14, 2016 at 3:59 pmAs it happens I would LOVE getting these as a Christmas gift wink, nudge, wink, wink, nudge. And I hope you know that our friendship is such that shooting pecan bits at each other is hardly worth mentioning and basically a given because it’s so completely fine. Btw, I have one of those awesome robot vacuums, so we can totally sick him on those floor-bound pecan pieces. Boom. I’m honestly trying not to lick my screen at this point, holy gravy do these pecans look delicious and these photos are freaking gorgeous! Pinning! Bog hogs, D!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:33 pmHehe. A wink, a nudge, a flare in the sky… I may or may not get the hint here. 😉 Lolol. Okay, now I know that I can TRULY count on you–with my shooting pecan bits and all. 😉 You bring the vacuum, I’ll bring the double batch of pecans. We’re about to get bonded, my friend! 😉 Thanks so much, Steph. Bog hogs! xoxo
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
November 14, 2016 at 3:41 pmNow these I could snack on all day, they look absolutely delicious! So crunchy and full of autumn flavours! Thanks for giving me another reason to snack 😉 xo
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:24 pmYep, you totally could! 😉 I love how you described these– “full of autumn flavors.” 🙂 I’ve got plenty of reason and I’m gonna keep ’em coming. 😉 Thanks Marsha. 🙂
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
November 14, 2016 at 12:38 pmThere is no such thing as chocolate-less! I don’t trust the ones who do not like chocolate 😉 ! Anyway, when I’m not eating chocolate :-), I like to munch on nuts, any kind, I just love them. This roasted pecans are super delicious, and will definitely grace our table this year! My favorite food gift idea is cookies. This coming second 🙂 .
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:19 pmBahaha. Yep, those people always seem sooo suspicious… I kid! 😉 I’m so happy that you’re planning on making this recipe. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. 🙂 Cookies: YES. I completely agree! Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. 🙂
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
November 14, 2016 at 11:09 amLove roasted pecans and they can be used in so many ways this time of year! I love adding these to salads.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:13 pmSeriously! You know I can’t resist creating another pecan recipe. 😉 I’ve totally got to sprinkle these onto a salad now. Thanks Karen! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
November 14, 2016 at 10:42 amListen up, Bestie. Chocolate-less will never be a thing… and this is coming from a chic with a cocoa allergy, so you know I mean business! 😉 I mean, cocoa-less may be a thing… but chocolate-less. NO. I know you are picking up what I’m putting down, because we already have that fast-forwarded, closer than close, let’s talk spit ALL the food at each other, friendship. <3 Annnnyways, roasted nuts are a MUST during the holidays. And these pecans looks all sorts of pretty and perfect! LOVE that you skillet roasted them!!! Serving these in a mini skillet on the table would be just the cutest thing on planet earth!!! I am loving the coconut sugar, cinnamon and maple combo going on here! Feel free to send me a bag of these as my Christmas gift.. mmmm'kay? Lol. Pinned!! Cheers, my little chocolate covered pecan! xo
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:12 pmLolol. May it seriously NEVER be a thing! 😉 I SO know you mean business! When we meet up, we shall have spitting on each other as the first item on our to do list. Haha. <3 Oh my gosh, now I NEED a mini skillet! I have you on my list to send these goodies to! Big cheers back to you, my chocolate cherry cupcake. xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 14, 2016 at 10:35 amI can just imagine the glorious smell these emit throughout the house!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:05 pmYou know it! The second the sugar mixture started bubbling… it was instant bliss. 🙂
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
November 14, 2016 at 9:45 amI make spiced mixed nuts every year at Christmas and eat them all through the holiday. I don’t know why I want until then to make them ’cause they are so good. And yours? Looks amazing! I’m a sucker for anything in a skillet so ya know I’m lovin’ these. These would be perfect for gifting too! Pinned, of course. Hope you have a great week! xoxo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 5:02 pmOh wow… I can totally just imagine how amazing your spiced mixed nuts are, Dawn! Skillet-recipes, ftw! I’m totally gifting these this year, for sure! Thank you for pinning, D. Hope you have an awesome week! xoxo
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
November 14, 2016 at 8:54 amI have some catching up to do on your site but wow Demeter, how incredibly generous of you to offer ME some of your decadently delicious maple cinnamon pecans! I know I couldn’t have read that wrong – could I? Totally made my Monday as I luuuuuurve getting candied nuts for Christmas – mkay?1 😉 In return, I’ll send you a baggie of assorted GF cookies and all this cold weather (anything below 60 makes my nose hairs crinkle – GAH)!
Happy Monday to ya – here’s hoping this week is fantabulous!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 4:56 pmHaha. You SO did not read that wrong! Come on over for a nice, big batch of these treats. 🙂 Candied nuts are the BEST for the holidays! Okay wow, now I shall eagerly await my bag of GF cookies! Happy Monday my friend. 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
November 14, 2016 at 8:42 amYay for roasted maple cinnamon pecans! I’m all about pecans on their own, so this is just calling my name! Such a great idea to make these in the skillet. I’ve made a similar version, but in the oven. I’ve GOT to try this. I think I would be hooked on this easy snack. Pinned, of course! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 14, 2016 at 4:50 pmWoohoo!! I thought you’d like this one! 🙂 Maple, pecans, cinnamon, where could you go wrong? 🙂 I can’t wait to check yours out! Happy Monday, G! 🙂
STEPHANIE says
November 6, 2017 at 8:55 pmno experience with coconut sugar, but some family allergic to coconut, what substitute could be made?
thanks
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 9, 2017 at 7:24 amHi Stephanie, you can use brown sugar instead. 🙂 Enjoy!
Carol Ann Brusven says
November 7, 2017 at 3:21 pmI was so excited to see this come up on my Facebook newsfeed. I LOVE pecans, maple and cinnamon!!! I even reposted it and sent it to my daughters. Then I finally read down far enough to see the ingredients. Imagine my dismay, as a person with coconut allergies, to find that two of the six ingredients were coconut sugar and coconut oil! Is there an easy substitution for these items? I am not much of an experimenter.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
November 9, 2017 at 7:30 amHi Carol, try these substitutions: brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, and vegan butter for the coconut oil. I hope you and your daughters get to try this and just love it. 🙂