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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Small Bites

    Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans

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    Updated: Mar 10, 2025 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    Add these sweet Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans to your party menu or give them as a gift! Made in minutes!

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    "I tried these out yesterday to see if I should serve them at a party. They were fantastic! So easy too! - Alicia"

    These Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans were inspired by pantry staples as many of my recipes often are. They 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.

    Serve these glazed pecans at your next party and watch them disappear!

    Other pantry staple recipes are my Sesame Tamari Almonds and my Flavored Walnuts. Another pecan recipe is my No-Bake 2 Ingredients Pecan Truffles.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 💭 Tips
    • Other Gift Ideas
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Candied Nuts
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    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They are made in minutes on the stovetop.
    • They're made with only four ingredients!
    • They're perfect for the holidays. Eat them as a snack or add them to ice cream, oatmeal, or vegan yogurt.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Candied pecans ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Raw pecans: You could also use walnuts, almonds, or cashews.
    • Pumpkin pie spice: Adds a warm spice flavor. You could also use your own blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
    • Maple syrup: Adds a sweet maple flavor. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Maple syrup, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl with fork.

    Step 1: Add maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into a small bowl.

    Pecans and maple syrup  mixture in a skillet.

    Step 2: Add pecans and pumpkin pie spice mixture to a saucepan. Toss to coat.

    Candied pecans in a non-stick pan with spatula.

    Step 3: Cook until maple syrup dissolves.

    Pumpkin spice pecans on parchment paper.

    Step 4: Place pumpkin spice pecans on parchment paper to cool.

    🍽 Serving

    • A gift for the holidays, perhaps a hostess gift
    • Salads
    • Oatmeal
    • Trailmix
    • Pancakes
    • Sprinkled on Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream or Pumpkin Chia Pudding

    💭 Tips

    • Taste the ratio of maple syrup to pumpkin pie spice and adjust it to your liking.
    • Watch over them, they cook quickly.
    • Stir them frequently.
    • 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.)

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    • Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
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    Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans spilling out of a jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long do candied nuts last in a jar?

    These candied pecans will last 2-3 weeks in an airtight container in the pantry.

    Do candied pecans need to be refrigerated?

    No, these candied pecans can be stored at room temperature.

    Other Candied Nuts

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    • Sesame Tamari Almonds
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    • Candied Cashews on parchment paper.
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    • Maple Walnuts
      Maple Walnuts

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    Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans
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    Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans

    Add these sweet Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans to your party menu or give them as a gift! Made in minutes! 
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 212kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    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.

    Notes

    These candied pecans will last 2-3 weeks in an airtight container in the pantry.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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    1. April Peterson says

      January 02, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      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.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        January 04, 2020 at 3:09 pm

        Thanks April! Brown sugar and cinnamon also sounds delicious!

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    2. K says

      September 29, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      Pecan raw or soak?4 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 03, 2018 at 10:18 am

        Raw, I just fixed that in the recipe. Thanks for asking!

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    3. Alicia says

      September 09, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      I tried these out yesterday to see if I should serve them at a party. They were fantastic! So easy too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        September 12, 2018 at 9:53 am

        I'm so glad, thanks Alicia!

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        • Jules says

          March 06, 2023 at 1:02 pm

          YUM. Try these with cayenne pepper (to taste) if you like a bit of a kick to your snacks. Big hit at parties.5 stars

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          • Willow Moon says

            March 06, 2023 at 1:15 pm

            Cayenne pepper sounds good! I'll try that next time. Thanks Jules!

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