These roasted Chipotle Candied Pecans have a crispy maple brown sugar coating with a kick of spice from the addition of chipotle pepper. An amazing topping for salads or just as a tasty snack!
Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir together the brown sugar, maple syrup, chipotle, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the pecans and fold until the pecans are evenly coated. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until roasted and nutty in aroma. Be very careful not to burn the pecans. Let cool on the baking sheet.
These candied pecans can be served as is or I also love them served on top of a salad. Enjoy!
Notes
You could try this recipe with walnuts instead to make spicy candied walnuts.
For a similar spicy substitution, use ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. If you are making this recipe for someone who doesn't care for spicy foods, use smoked paprika instead of chipotle for the smoky flavor without the heat!
Store the fully cooled nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.