Candied Pecans
Bring out the natural essence and flavor of pecans with my candied pecans, which are easy to whip together. These pecans are both a sweet and savory snack with the hearty texture of the pecans along with vegan sweeteners that you can find in nature. The molasses, maple syrup, and sugar offer a triple whammy of flavor to these candied nuts. Here is how you can make a wonderful snack or dessert with a handful of healthy and natural ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons whole cane sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the maple syrup and molasses in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the pecans and toss the mixture.
- Spread the pecans on your lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pecans from the oven, sprinkle them with sugar, and bake for an additional 4 minutes, allowing the sugar to bubble.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on the rack to let it cool.
Bon appétit!
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.
