Easy Stovetop Maple-Cinnamon Candied Pecans
If you’re looking to spruce up regular pecans, look no further. These easy-to-make, delicious stovetop candied pecans are perfect for the holidays or for snacking any day of the week!
I love adding candied pecans to sweet potato casserole and my guava caramel bread pudding. Most of the time, the oven is busy making all other delicious things, so making these candied pecans in just 10 minutes on the stovetop is a win-win in my book!
I bet you have these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now. Let me show you how to make them!
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I started making these candied pecans years ago when I needed a last-minute holiday topping and didn’t have time to turn on the oven.
Now, they’ve become a staple in my kitchen! I sprinkle them over salads, ice cream, and even yogurt for a crunchy, sweet bite. The smell alone – warm cinnamon and maple caramelizing on the stove – makes the whole house feel cozy.
🎁 Homemade candied pecans are an easy holiday gift idea! Once cooled, you can simply package them up in a mason jar or a festive box to give to family and friends for the holidays.
These maple-cinnamon pecans hit that perfect balance between sweet, crunchy, and slightly toasty. The maple syrup gives them a glossy, caramel-like coating, while the cinnamon adds that cozy, warm-spiced aroma that screams fall baking season.
They cool into irresistibly crunchy clusters you’ll want to snack on straight from the pan. Or you can use them as toppings for these recipes below. ⬇️
Once you’ve made a batch of these candied pecans, you’ll wonder why you ever bought them pre-made. I’ve tested this recipe so many times that it’s basically foolproof.
The secret is to keep stirring and pull them off the heat right as they turn glossy and fragrant. In just ten minutes, you’ll have perfectly candied pecans that taste high-quality without even turning on the oven.
Easy Stovetop Maple-Cinnamon Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecan halves
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili powder for some heat
Instructions
- This recipe moves fast so make sure to have all the ingredients measured and ready to go before you begin cooking.
- In a skillet, add maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the pecan halves to coat and cook for 2 more minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
- Remove from heat. Transfer candied pecans to a baking sheet, spread them out so they don't clump together, and let them cool.
- Enjoy them as snacks, package them up as holiday gifts, or use them to top sweet potato casserole, guava caramel bread pudding, salads, desserts, and more!
