Quick and Easy Candied Pecans Recipe
These cinnamon candied pecans are so easy to make and better than those appealing candied nuts available at stalls in the market. These pecans are a great snack on their own but can also be tossed on salads, yogurt, ice-creams, waffles or pancakes for extra crunch.

These candied pecans in a jar, make a wonderful gift for family and friends when decorated with a beautiful ribbon and tag. They are also great to carry as a snack on road trips. You only need 6 simple ingredients for this recipe. They need very little preparation and super easy to put together. You just need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl and then bake them in oven to perfection.
Add these perfectly crunchy coated candied pecans to your holiday baking list and make them for your loved ones these holidays. Hope you will give this recipe a try and let me know how it turned out.
Caution: These crispy pecans are highly addictive.
Ingredients you’ll need to make these candied pecans:
How long can I store these candied pecans?
- These candied pecans can be easily stored for later consumption.
- Let them cool completely and then store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Recipe Notes and Tips:
- Sprinkle over your salads, ice-creams, waffles, pancakes or have them as a snack with tea or coffee.
- If your pecans are sticky after they have baked, put them back into the oven for more 15 to 20 minutes.
- You can also add a pinch of nutmeg powder for extra flavor.
- Feel free to use this recipe for other nuts like walnuts, almonds, macadamia, pistachios or cashews.
- You can also replace the brown sugar with maple syrup, honey or stevia.
For spicy version:
I often make them spicy by swapping the brown sugar with salt, red chili powder or cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Bake them with the instructions given below and store for up to a month in an airtight jar.
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