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Candied Pecan Bites

Bring out the natural essence and flavor of pecans with my easy-to-whip together Candied Pecans. Both a sweet and savory snack, you have the hearty texture of the pecans along with the vegan sweeteners you find in nature. Topping the nuts with a trio of sweetness—molasses, maple syrup, and sugar—is a triple whammy of flavor. See what you can expect when combining a handful of healthy ingredients in this made-from-scratch snack and dessert.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Allergens: Nuts
  • Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons whole cane sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix the maple syrup and molasses in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

  3. Add the pecans and toss the mixture.

  4. Spread the pecans on your lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

  5. Remove the pecans from the oven, sprinkle them with sugar, and bake for an additional 4 minutes, allowing the sugar to bubble. 

  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on the rack to let it cool.

Bon appétit!

Recipe Notes

Healthy Hostess Gift Idea

Trying to decide what to bring for an upcoming Thanksgiving dinner? Here is a double-duty dish—Candied Pecans. When you toss together this simple plant-based snack in a nicely adorned container, you have a perfect hostess gift. Nuts are a rich and satisfying healthy snack that is welcomed in most households. However, before you hand over a container of any nuts including pecans check with your hostess for any nut allergies.