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Candied Coconut & Cinnamon Pecans

13 min

Snack

10 ingredients or less

One-bowl / one-pot

This recipe for candied pecans is incredibly tasty, crunchy, and super easy to make! Candied pecans are addictive as a snack on their own, but they're also delicious when crushed and sprinkled on top of salads or ice cream. Plus, they make a lovely holiday gift.

Servings

(¼ cup per serving)

Total

13 min

Prep

3 min

Cook

10 min

Contains

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tree nut

Free from

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soy

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peanut

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sesame

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gluten

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Line a baking tray and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)*.
  2. Add all the ingredients (except for the pecans) to a medium bowl. Mix well.
  3. Then add in the pecans and toss to coat. Transfer to the baking tray and spread them out.
  4. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 7 - 8 minutes, stirring once halfway. The nuts continue to cook even after being taken out of the oven, so be careful not to overcook. The nuts continue to harden as they cool. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Refined coconut oil is coconut oil that doesn't smell or taste like coconuts. If you prefer a distinct coconut taste, use unrefined coconut oil instead.
  • * We used top and bottom heating (not fan-assisted/convection).

Storage

  • Allow to fully cool before storing in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1 week.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make candied pecans without an oven?

Using a stovetop is possible for candied pecan recipes. For best results, combine all ingredients except the pecans in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar melts and boils, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the pecans, then transfer them to a lined tray, spreading them out. Let them cool completely before storing and enjoying them!

Can I make candied pecans in an air fryer?

We haven’t tried making candy pecans in an air fryer ourselves, but we’ve heard it’s possible. As a start, toss the pecans with the coating, then pop them in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking. Before enjoying, let them cool to harden up!

Can you freeze candied pecans?

Yes, you can store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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Discussion & Rating

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Reid Wegrecki - Sept. 2, 2024, 6:39 p.m.

I gotta say, I was skeptical but these were beyond easy and turned out incredible! Paired them with the Lemon & Yogurt Parfait :).


Claire Whittaker - April 27, 2024, 10:53 p.m.

These are lovely, made some for my brother who said it was like eating pecan pie but healthier (a big compliment as that's his favourite pudding!). I can never find refined coconut oil but found normal coconut oil or melted vegan butter worked instead for me

PUL small logo PUL Team - April 29, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

Thanks for the tip, Claire! So glad that the candied pecans are being enjoyed ☺️


Stefanie Krüger - Dec. 9, 2023, 1:59 p.m.

Sooo tasty! A great Snack!


Martunia - Oct. 17, 2023, 9:41 p.m.

A nice treat 😋


Joanne - Sept. 25, 2023, 1:14 a.m.

Tried the candied pecans, good, for me I like them a little more crunchy, next time cook about 10 min, I bet they would be very cooked in a convection oven


Linda Fe - Aug. 1, 2023, 3:28 a.m.

I really do love the serving adjustment feature of PUL website and app. I had leftover pecan pieces and was able to determine the ratio of ingredients to the grams of pecans I had. Very easy to put together and made for a great snack. Who needs to buy flavored nuts now? Not me! Thank you!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 2, 2023, 12:28 a.m.

Yayy so glad the ingredient adjuster is being enjoyed, Linda, it means so much 🥰


Janee - July 17, 2023, 6 a.m.

Sooooo GOOD!


Tina - June 6, 2023, 6:12 p.m.

These are some of my very favorites!!! A staple of mine the moment this recipe was shared.
I highly recommend trying these!


SW - Nov. 13, 2022, 1:55 a.m.

10/10
Delicious!!


Kate - Dec. 19, 2021, 3:14 a.m.

Soooo good and super easy!


Aurora - Oct. 30, 2021, 5:17 p.m.

Love these! I might try to double the caramel mixture next time as I would like a bit more coating on the pecans but they are delicious :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 31, 2021, 7:52 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with this one, Aurora, adding more of the mixture is a lovely idea :)


Evelyn - Oct. 16, 2021, 10:39 p.m.

I made these once earlier this week and again yesterday, and they’re all gone already 😂 They’re so good and so easy to make I’m obsessed!! Both times I made them I had to leave them in the oven for about 10min extra, because after the recommended baking time the coating on the pecans was still wet. I’ll definitely be making these again (and again). I think a jar of these would be a super cute diy holiday gift. Especially for my brother because he keeps eating most of these when I make them 😂 Thanks so much for the amazing recipe! :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 17, 2021, 2:54 a.m.

So happy the candied pecans are being enjoyed, Evelyn! Increasing your oven temperature a tad next time may help dry out the pecans quicker if desired. A jar of them is such a lovely idea as well, thank you 🥰


Janna - Sept. 12, 2021, 9:59 a.m.

Hi Sadia and PUL Team, I have been following your YT channel and blog for a few years now, but never commented.
I love your simple, easy going and beautiful (!) way of presenting recipes and since I also love to cook it is a great inspiration to try new recipes and add new tweaks.
I made these several times last winter and absolutely loved them! The weather is starting to get chillier again, so this recipe will be on my list again soon.
Thanks for all your recipes and sharing! Best wishes from Germany, Janna

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2021, 8:28 p.m.

Hey there, Janna! Aw you're too kind, thank you for being here and sharing the incredible review. It means so much! Sending lots of love to Germany 🥰


Katie - July 28, 2021, 11:10 p.m.

Make these all the time, with various combinations of nuts! Great flavour and easy enough to make!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 7:02 p.m.

We're so glad you're enjoying this one, Katie!


Ky - July 24, 2021, 1:32 a.m.

Such a great snack! Good enough to give as a gift as well!


Ellie - July 11, 2021, 12:11 a.m.

This is a wonderful sweet snack on the go. This is one of the snacks I take to work for the 3 o’clock munchies to get me through until dinner. I also make a version with a mix of nuts and seeds.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 16, 2021, 4:36 a.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing the review, Ellie, it means so much!


Anna - July 9, 2021, 11:21 a.m.

I can't count how many times I've made this recipe. It's my favorite snack of all time. LOVE it!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 13, 2021, 2:52 p.m.

Such a lovely compliment, Anna, so glad you're enjoying the pecans 😃


Clarissa - June 15, 2021, 5:35 a.m.

These pecans are super delicious! I love the little hint of cinnamon, and they're really great to have with raisins!


Margaret - March 22, 2021, 8:41 a.m.

Amazing!! The perfect balance between salty and sweet! This might not make it through game night tonight 😂