Easy Maple Candied Pecans Recipe

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These easy maple candied pecans are sweet, salty, and coated in warm cinnamon maple spice for the perfect crunchy snack. Made with simple ingredients, these homemade candied pecans are naturally sweetened with maple sugar and coconut sugar for a delicious caramelized coating without refined sugar.

The best part? No stovetop cooking is needed! Everything comes together in one bowl, then the pecans are slow roasted in the oven until golden, crunchy, and perfectly caramelized.

Enjoy these cinnamon maple candied pecans by the handful, or sprinkle them over salads, yogurt parfaits, roasted vegetables, oatmeal, and desserts for an extra sweet and crunchy topping. They also make a thoughtful homemade holiday gift or easy treat to share during the holiday season.

One of the most addicting recipes on my blog is this Maple Candied Pecans Recipe. Every time I make a batch, I consider it a win if there are any leftovers! They disappear so quickly in our house that I often find myself making another batch just a few days later.

During the holiday season, I love setting out homemade candied pecans for guests to snack on while dinner is cooking or keeping a bowl ready for when friends and family stop by. They’re the ultimate warm and cozy treat, last for weeks in the pantry, and make the sweetest homemade neighbor gifts. You will absolutely love this recipe!

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Ingredient’s You’ll Need For This Maple Candied Pecans Recipe

  • Raw Pecans: Use raw pecans since they roast in the oven. While this recipe is made with pecans, you can easily adapt it with other raw nuts for a mixed candied nuts recipe.
  • 1 Egg white: Whisked until soft peaks, Don’t toss the egg yolk! Save it to use it in my Single Serve Einkorn Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!
  • Maple Sugar: Adds a delicious caramel-like flavor and helps create the perfect coating on these candied pecans. You can substitute maple syrup if needed, but I prefer maple sugar because it creates a better texture and a beautifully caramelized coating.
  • Coconut Sugar: Gives that classic sugar top coating- sort of like a brown sugar flavor with the molasses.
  • Ground Cinnamon: I like to use Saigon Cinnamon

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Coconut Sugar
Maple Sugar

Tips for Homemade Candied Pecans

  • Use raw pecans: Raw pecans work best because they roast while the maple cinnamon coating caramelizes, creating the perfect crunchy texture.
  • Line your baking sheet: Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the maple sugars from sticking.
  • Spread into a single layer: Arrange the pecans in an even layer so they roast evenly and become crisp instead of steaming.
  • Stir halfway through baking: Gently toss the pecans halfway through to help the coating caramelize evenly on all sides.
  • Watch the last few minutes: Maple sugar can brown quickly, so keep an eye on the pecans near the end of baking to prevent burning.
  • Let them cool completely: The pecans will continue to crisp as they cool. They may seem slightly soft straight from the oven, but they’ll become crunchy as they reach room temperature.

How to store maple candied pecans

Keep these in a glass jar with lid or airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature, but honestly, I eat these up so quickly that a zip lock bag works just as good too.

Other creative dishes to serve with maple candied pecans

These easy candied pecans aren’t just delicious for snacking they’re also a simple way to add flavor and texture to so many dishes. I love adding these maple cinnamon candied pecans to salads, especially my Fall Harvest Salad, or using them as a crunchy topping for sweet potato casserole. This candied pecans recipe adds the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch while providing a little extra protein to your favorite dishes.

What to do with leftover egg yolk?

If you are wondering what to do with the leftover egg yolk Ive got just the recipe. Try my Einkorn Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. It makes two generous size cookies for the perfect late night treat.

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Easy Maple Candied Pecans Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)

Jennifer Hall
Easy maple candied pecans made with maple sugar, coconut sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet, crunchy snack. These homemade candied pecans are oven-roasted with simple ingredients and make the perfect holiday treat or topping.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 3 cups

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pecans
  • 1 large Egg white
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple sugar granulated (not syrup)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine coconut sugar, maple sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • Whip the egg white. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white for 1–2 minutes until frothy with soft, runny peaks.
  • Coat the pecans. Add 3 cups of pecans to the egg white mixture and toss until fully coated. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and stir well to ensure every pecan is evenly covered.
  • Bake. Spread the coated pecans evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote even caramelization.
  • Cool and store. Allow pecans to cool completely before storing. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
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6 Comments

  1. Soooo good! Made these for our family Christmas and everyone couldn’t stop eating them and asked for the recipe. 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  3. 5 stars
    Grateful for a recipe without refined sugar. Can you use extra coconut sugar instead of maple sugar? Or would it be better to use maple syrup if I can’t find maple sugar?

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    1. Hi Anna, You can definitely replace the maple sugar with all coconut sugar. I don’t recommend using maple syrup in this recipe. Because the oven temperature is relatively low, and maple syrup contains added water, it won’t reach the higher temperatures needed for the sugars to properly cook down and harden. This can result in pecans that are soft or sticky rather than crisp. Hope that helps!

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