Candied Pecans Recipe (4 ingredients!)

Name: Candied Pecans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup pecan halves; Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili powder for some heat

If you’re looking to spruce up those leftover pecans from that recipe, look no further.

These easy-to-make, delicious candied pecans are perfect for the holidays or for snacking any day of the week!

What I love about this recipe is that you can make them using simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. You can also make them on the stovetop. No need to turn on the oven!

This candied pecans recipe can be made ahead of time for gifts or just to snack. And honestly, they taste SO GOOD, you may not even have any leftovers. You can easily double the recipe.

Let me show you how to make them!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Just 4 ingredients!

Maple syrup.
Light brown sugar.
Ground cinnamon.
Pecan halves. You can use raw or roasted. Either will work!

pan with roasted pecans, maple syrup brown sugar, and cinnamon

How To Make This Candied Pecans Recipe

Prep the ingredients. This recipe moves fast so make sure to have all the ingredients measured and ready to go before you begin.
Heat the ingredients. In a skillet, add maple syrup, sugar, and cinnamon and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Cook the pecans. Add pecans and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring to coat pecans with glaze.
Cool on a baking sheet. Remove from heat and let cool. Make sure they are spread out as they cool so they don’t clump up.

candied pecans in a bowl on a white table

Common Questions About Candied Pecans

What type of pecans can I use for this recipe?

You can use raw or roasted pecans. Any will work for this recipe!

What do candied pecans taste like?

They taste salty, sweet, nutty with a hint of maple and cinnamon. SO GOOD.

How do I store candied pecans?

Make sure to cool the pecans completely then store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or up to 1 month in the fridge.

What to do with or how can I use these candied pecans?

You can use them as a salad topping, desserts, homemade trail mix, give them as a gift, enjoy them as a snack, or make my guava caramel bread pudding!