Irresistible Oven-Roasted Candied Maple Pecans (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Baking tray covered with freshly roasted dark brown pecans

Irresistible Oven-Roasted Candied Maple Pecans (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Melodie Anne

These lightly sweetened oven-roasted maple pecans are the perfect sweet and salty snack or topper for your salads and porridge! Compared to your typical candied pecan recipe, they contain way less sugar but just as much taste, making them a healthy alternative to candies or sweets. They are roasted perfectly and coated in sweet maple syrup with cinnamon and ginger.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 25

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 258 kcal

Equipment

1 large baking tray
1 silicone baking mat (or parchment)

Ingredients

3 cups raw pecan halves
2/3 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Melt coconut oil and preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix all ingredients in a bowl to coat the pecans, then spread them onto a large baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure the maple syrup is evening distributed. Keep a very close eye towards the end to avoid burning. The recipe is finished when the maple syrup is caramelized and the pecans are a deep brown colour.
Let cool and dry out completely, then transfer to an airtight container.

Video

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