These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cooked on the stovetop until they take on a delightful flavor. They are an easy appetizer that comes together very quickly.
They’re a great snack to bring to a party because they are dairy-free, Paleo, gluten-free, vegan!
Pecans are one of those nuts that just seem to tell us that fall has arrived. I use them all the time in everything from desserts to breakfasts and dinners! Keep reading for this toasted pecan snack recipe.
Ingredients to make maple cinnamon pecans
You’ll need the ingredients below to make these cinnamon toasted pecans.
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- 2 tablespoons granulated maple sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 cups pecan halves, unsalted
- A sprinkle of sea salt (to garnish)
How to make the maple cinnamon toasted pecans
The trick to getting just the right coating on these toasted pecans is patience. If you turn up the heat, you’ll end up with a burnt sticky mess.
In a small bowl, combine the maple sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt.
Put a saucepan over a very low heat setting and combine the coconut oil and sugar mixture. Stir until it’s smooth and melted.
I used both maple syrup and raw maple sugar. Both have a fairly low glycemic index, so you won’t get a sugar spike like you do with granulated sugar.
An added bonus is the amazing taste of the coating!
Once the mixture is smooth, stir in the pecans, and turn the heat up a little – but only to medium!
Just keep stirring occasionally for about 7-10 minutes until the sugar mixture has pretty much soaked into the pecans and the whole thing is sticky and rich-looking.
When you are done toasting the pecans, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and WAIT for an hour.
Go do something for a while. They will taste better when they are cool and crisp.
You can keep the pecans in an air-tight container for up to a month, if they last that long – but I bet they won’t!
Tasting these toasted pecans
These skillet-toasted pecans are rich and tasty with the delicious coasting of maple sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. They are so easy to make, you can have a batch on hand all the time.
Fall and its cool temperatures tell us that the winter months are coming. I don’t know about you, but I look for cozy, warm comfort foods right about now.
When the air is crisp like it is right now, I want to dig into a snack that just screams autumn. And these toasted pecans fit that bill nicely.
Keep these sugary toasted pecans handy for guests to nibble on for your holiday parties. Your guests will just love them and also love that they fit into a Paleo, gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free diet plan.
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Toasted Pecans - Maple Cinnamon Pecan Snack - Vegan Paleo Gluten Free
These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and cooked on the stove top. They make a wonderful Paleo and gluten free party snack.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated maple sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 cups pecan halves, unsalted
- A sprinkle of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the maple sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt.
- Over medium low heat, add the coconut oil and sugar mixture to a saucepan. Stir until it has melted and is smooth.
- Add the pecans and increase the heat to medium, stirring until the pecan halves are thoroughly coated. Stir occasionally, and cook for 7-10 minutes allowing pecans to soak in the sugar mixture. Be sure not to let the pecans burn. The mixture will be sticky and most of the sugar will be soaked into the nuts.
- Pour the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet, in an even layer.
- If you want the toasted almonds to be a bit more salty, add a sprinkle of sea salt now.
- Allow to cool for about an hour.
- Store in a airtight container in the pantry for up to a month. Makes about 10 servings of ¼ cup of these maple cinnamon pecans.
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Butternut Mountain Farm Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, Grade A, Dark Color, Robust Taste, All Natural, Easy Pour, 32 Fl Oz
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 33gSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 5gSugar: 12gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.