Name: Easy Maple Syrup Candied Pecans
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3 cups raw pecans; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons avocado oil or melted coconut oil; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

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This recipe for easy maple syrup candied pecans is a delicious, naturally sweetened oven baked treat that’s perfect for snacking, cheese boards, holiday side dishes, or your favorite salad! Made without eggs, and just a handful of pantry friendly ingredients. This recipe is gluten free, paleo friendly, and vegan.

Close up shot of a spoon lifting some golden brown candied pecans up over a parchment paper lined baking sheet filled with easy maple syrup candied pecans.

These easy maple syrup candied pecans are a classic recipe that we make all the time – especially around the holidays!

Made with just a few simple ingredients, no eggs, and sweetened only with maple syrup.

They are incredibly delicious snacking material, and perfect for holiday dishes, cheese boards, or your favorite salad.

They would also make the cutest little gifts packaged up in a jar and wrapped with some ribbon or twine! No doubt friends & family would love these as an edible porch drop gift 🎁

Why you’ll love this recipe

These candied pecans are:

Simple and easy to make
Festive
Crunchy
Sweet + salty
Delicately spiced
Vegan friendly – no eggs!
Gluten free
Super tasty!

Close up shot of a tall weck jar filled with candied pecans. With a dark grey background, surrounded by a few festive pinecones and cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

This cinnamon candied pecans recipe is made with a few simple ingredients that you probably already have stocked in your pantry.

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s exactly what you need

Overhead view of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, filled with the ingredients for candied pecans in small dishes - raw pecans, sea salt, avocado oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Macro shot of raw pecans glistening with maple syrup and cinnamon mixture.

How to make these easy maple syrup candied pecans

When I say that these candied pecans are easy to make, I mean they are super duper easy to make. We’re talking a literal handful ingredients, and a parchment lined baking sheet.

No bowl, no candy thermometer, and barely 15 minutes to make!

Here’s the step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Combine all ingredients on sheet pan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with with parchment paper for easy clean up.

Spread pecans on parchment paper and top with maple syrup, avocado oil or melted coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt. Toss until well coated, and transfer to the oven.

Step 2: Bake pecans in the oven

Bake for 6 minutes, and remove from the oven to stir, so the pecans roast evenly and are evenly coated with the maple syrup mixture. Then continue to take out and stir every 2 minutes or so for a total of about 12-14 minutes – until bubbles slow dramatically and the maple syrup mixture is thick and clings to the pecans. Keep in mind that the candied maple syrup will continue to harden as it cools. It should still be a little sticky, but quite thick.

Step 3: Allow baked candied pecans to cool

When they are done, remove pecans from the oven and spread out evenly – separating as much as possible so they don’t all harden in one big piece.

Allow to cool until maple syrup coating has hardened.

Can be served right away, or transferred to an airtight storage container and stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Overhead view of a spoon scraping sticky candied pecans onto one side of a parchment lined baking sheet.

Close up shot of a few candied pecans sitting on a gold spoon, on a parchment lined baking sheet surrounded by scattered candied pecans.

Straight on shot of a tall weck jar filled with candied pecans. With a dark grey background, surrounded by a few festive pinecones and cinnamon stick.

How to use candied pecans

Maple syrup sweetened candied pecans are delicious on their own for snacking, but if you’re looking for other ways to use them here’s a few ideas.

These candied pecans are:

The perfect addition to a festive cheese board
A delicious crunchy + sweet topping for your favorite salad
Very tasty option to add to holiday side dishes
The perfect homemade food gift!

Do candied pecans need to be refrigerated?

Nope! They do not need to be refrigerated. If you are looking to prolong their “shelf life”, you could pop them in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to a month or two.

Otherwise, these candied pecans will keep at room temperature for up to several weeks. Of course, they might not last that long 😉

Can you freeze candied pecans?

Absolutely. These candied pecans can be frozen in a sealed airtight container for up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature until ready to use.

How to make these candied pecans spicy

This candied pecan recipe is delicious with a pinch of cayenne pepper to spice it up. All you have to do is add it to the maple syrup mixture, and toss with the pecans before baking.

You can add as much cayenne as you like. I usually go with a generous pinch if I’m making a spicy version.

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