Chipotle Candied Pecans
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!
Servings: 1 cup
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted pecan halves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or smoked paprika*
- pinch salt
Instructions
- 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
*If you dislike spicy food but would still like to make this recipe, I'd suggest using smoked paprika instead of chipotle. It has a very similar smokey flavour but little or no spice.
Candied nuts will stay fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.