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candied pecans

Healthy Candied Pecans (Refined Sugar Free)

4.63 from 8 votes
This is the best recipe for healthy candied pecans without any refined sugars! It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and they take minutes to make. You can use them for a salad, on top of sweet potatoes or as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups pecans
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the large egg white to a bowl and beat or whisk thoroughly for 1-2 minutes, until frothy. Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla, salt and maple syrup to the egg white and gently stir.
    1 large egg white, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • Add the pecans and fold them in until pecans are fully coated.
    3 cups pecans
  • Pour pecans onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread into an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even baking.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, or until pecans harden.
  • Store in an air tight container at room temperature for 2 weeks, in the refrigerator for 4 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Recipe Equipment

Sheet Pan
Electric mixer, stand mixer, or whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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