Paleo Candied Pecans
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and natural sweetness of Paleo Candied Pecans, a healthy twist on the classic treat! Made with raw pecan halves, honey, coconut sugar, and coconut oil, this refined sugar-free recipe is beautifully caramelized in a rich vanilla-cinnamon glaze and baked to perfection. Perfect for holiday gifting, topping salads, or snacking straight from the jar, these golden pecans strike the ideal balance between indulgence and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-approved, making them a flavorful yet guilt-free addition to your snack repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecan halves
- 0.333 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, coconut sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt over medium heat.
Stir continuously until the coconut oil is melted and the mixture is smooth and just beginning to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the pecan halves to the saucepan and stir to coat them thoroughly with the honey mixture.
Spread the coated pecans evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until the pecans are golden and fragrant.
Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will continue to harden as they cool.
Once fully cooled, transfer the candied pecans to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
