Add these sweet Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans to your party menu or give them as a gift! Made in minutes!
These Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans were inspired by pantry staples as many of my recipes often are. Usually it's a situation of me not wanting to go shopping so I look into my pantry to see what I can come up with.
This time it was a case of me physically not being able to drive. I had broken my ankle and it wasn't until several months later that I could walk normal, much less drive. I needed a gift and decided the best route was to make one. I love homemade gifts because they come from the heart.
I didn't have a lot of options after looking into my pantry. What I did have a lot of was nuts: almonds, walnuts, and pecans. So I decided to make three different kinds of flavored nuts.
The first was my Sesame Tamari Almonds, which I posted last year.
Next, I came up with some flavored walnuts, which I will be posting in the next couple of months, and these Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans.
It's funny because I made these last winter, long after pumpkin pie spice season. I was quite happy to have a recipe ready for Fall because I have been bad about having posts ready for the holidays in the past.
When I broke my ankle last October, I realized I needed to create holiday recipes many months in advance from then on.
Anything could happen to disrupt my schedule and I couldn't have that happen again, especially when it comes to two of the highest traffic times of the year for food bloggers - Thanksgiving and Christmas.
These Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans are a host's best friend when it comes to entertaining. They are made in minutes and can be made ahead of time. There's no turning your oven on because these are made on the stovetop.
Serving
- A gift for the holidays, perhaps a hostess gift
- Salads
- Oatmeal
- Trailmix
- Pancakes
- Sprinkled on Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Tips
- Taste the ratio of maple syrup to pumpkin pie spice and adjust to your liking.
- Watch over them, they cook quickly.
- Stir them frequently. Again, they cook fast.
- Let the pecans cool before tasting them. It's tempting to taste them right away, but they will burn your tongue. (I know I have done it before.)
Other Gift Ideas
- 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
- Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
- How To Make Personalized Polymer Clay Gifts
- Pecan Truffles
Recipe
Serve these glazed pecans at your next party and watch them disappear!
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If you're giving these pecans as a gift, these jars are a great way to present them.
📋 Recipe
Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Put pecans in a pan. Add maple syrup mixture. Cook on medium high heat for several minutes, stirring frequently until liquid dissolves. Spread pecans on parchment paper or aluminum foil to cool.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
April Peterson says
Simple and delicious!
These are perfect just the way they are but not everyone likes pumpkin spice. I wonder how they would be if we tried another flavor? Maybe brown sugar and cinnamon instead of the pumpkin spice? I may give it try. Thank you for the recipe.
Willow Moon says
Thanks April! Brown sugar and cinnamon also sounds delicious!
K says
Pecan raw or soak?
Willow Moon says
Raw, I just fixed that in the recipe. Thanks for asking!
Alicia says
I tried these out yesterday to see if I should serve them at a party. They were fantastic! So easy too!
Willow Moon says
I'm so glad, thanks Alicia!
Jules says
YUM. Try these with cayenne pepper (to taste) if you like a bit of a kick to your snacks. Big hit at parties.
Willow Moon says
Cayenne pepper sounds good! I'll try that next time. Thanks Jules!