I love making candied nuts during the holiday season. There’s something very festive about them and they are satisfyingly sweet and filling at the same time. Lately I’ve been on a candied pecans kick. They’re super easy to make and my husband loves them.
You could jazz up this recipe with some spices like cinnamon and cayenne (I think both together would be delicious), however I’ve been enjoying the simplicity of merely sweetening the nuts lately. These nuts make one delicious gluten free snack –and there is nothing like it in my gluten free cookbook, so enjoy it here for the taking!
Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons yacon syrup
- ½ tsp celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl
- Place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes
- Cool and serve
For those of you interested in the Go Ahead Honey It’s Gluten Free (Grain Free Cakes) round-up, remember there are only 7 days left until the submission date, November 25th. So far I have received many wonderful entries for this blog carnival.
Loralie says
Re: your substitution post today, I thought I would add my latest. I ran out of yacon while making my latest batch of candied pecans (well nuts – I use all kinds) so I tried Coconut syrup – way sticky and totally yummy! My family loved them just as much…maybe more.
Sarah says
How long do these nuts keep for? I want to make them as gifts, but don’t want to have to make them a few days before giving. Thanks!
Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free says
Just made two batches – one with agave & curry powder, the other with yacon, cinnamon, cayenne. Both are fabulous. They even got the stamp of approval from my husband. I’ve been looking for a simple way to make candied nuts and this is it – I need to make a mass of these this weekend for my hubby’s office. The best part is that it’s going to take very little effort on my part. Thanks!
Jessica says
These are amazing! We made the pecans, macadamia nuts, and almonds with cinnamon to jar for Christmas gifts. Thanks so much!
Lenee says
I made these last night and substituted agave for yacon. They are delicious; a perfect balance of sweet and salt! Thank you Elana for all you do and share!
gfe-gluten free easily says
Oh, I love my pecans! These look like a great little treat–not too heavy, just the right amount of sweet and salty. :-)
Thanks, Elana!
Shirley
gilliebean says
I made these yesterday with:
coconut oil
stevia
cinnamon
salt
They are awesome. Thanks for the recipe!!
Lauren says
Delicious idea! So simple and yummy =D.
Sherron says
What a brilliant idea! Sometimes I get so caught up in trying to make desserts that are gluten free that normally aren’t that I forget about the basic foods. How awesome! They look delicious. I think that I’ll make a batch to take to my dinner next week! Thank you!
Robyn Baldwin says
Oh My! Pecans are a favorite of mine. This will just make them devine.
Thanks Elana.