Glazed Pecans
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These Glazed Pecans taste simply amazing, and they are so easy to make! These pecans are covered in delicious flavors such as cinnamon, maple syrup, and brown sugar. This sweet, but healthy recipe is perfect as an appetizer for the holidays or your next party!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Stress free cooking and ready in less than 10 minutes!
- So flavorful all thanks to the amazing profiles of cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar.
- These pecans are gluten free!
Are Pecans Healthy?
Pecans are super healthy and filled with amazing nutrients. We love pecans because they
- Improve digestion.
- Boost immunity.
- Contain anti-inflammatory properties.
- Are filled with monounsaturated fats to help lower the risk of heart disease.
- Contain high amounts of plant protein!
How to Make Them
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 17 degrees Celsius.
- Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Add pecans and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly, until coated. Spread mixture cookie sheet lined with parchment-paper.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Cool pecans completely.
What are glazed pecans good for?
Glazed Pecans are great for a lot of different things! We LOVE glazed pecans on top of salads or just by themselves ;). Also, we totally think glazed pecans are great as appetizers for parties or the holidays. Crowd favorite, right?
Can I substitute the sweeteners in this recipe?
We have not tried any substitutions, but the sweeteners in this recipe could totally be replaced! Also, if you are wanting to enjoy this while being VEGAN, you could totally replace the butter with coconut oil.
How do I store these glazed pecans?
If anyone manages to have any of these pecans left over, we definitely recommend storing them in a ziploc bag or airtight container.
Be Sure to Check Out These Other Recipes!
- Buttery Toasted Pecans
- Whole30 Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans (Paleo)
- Crispy Kale Chips with Honey-Lemon Drizzle
- Bacon Wrapped Dates
Be sure to share your photos of your creations on Instagram too!
Glazed Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans halved
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt or just a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 17 degrees Celsius. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Add pecans and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly, until coated. Spread mixture cookie sheet lined with parchment-paper.Bake for about 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Cool pecans completely.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Carol says
Very good!
Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says
So glad you loved the pecans, Carol!
M. L. Yetter says
I added 1/2 teaspoon each of vanilla & nutmeg, plus I used bourbon infused maple syrup. Extra yummy!
Cinnamon & salt in list of ingredients, but not in instructions. Just add in with the brown sugar & maple syrup
Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says
Ooh, your additions sound delish! So glad you enjoyed them!
JoAnne says
This is a quick, easy and tasty snack; always my go-to for gatherings!
Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says
Thanks for sharing, JoAnne!