Gluten-Free Candied Pecans

These irresistible candied pecans offer a delightful crunch with a sweet and savory glaze. Perfectly spiced and toasted to golden perfection, they are an addictive snack for any occasion.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including pecan halves, coconut oil, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 19, 2026. Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Candied Pecans: When preparing this snacks recipe, to prevent gluten cross-contamination, ensure all ingredients, especially packaged items like maple syrup and spices, are gluten-free. Use clean utensils and baking sheets that have not come into contact with gluten-containing ingredients. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Candied Pecans: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole nuts and pure spices. Always ensure your maple syrup and any pre-packaged spices are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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2 cups pecan halves
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted Shop
2 tbsp maple syrup Shop
1 tsp cinnamon Shop
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Ensure your pecan halves are gluten-free before proceeding.
2 In a large bowl, combine the melted coconut oil and maple syrup, whisking until well incorporated. Add the cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using), and stir to create a fragrant glaze.
3 Add the pecan halves to the bowl with the glaze, tossing them gently until each nut is thoroughly coated. The pecans should look glossy and well-seasoned.
4 Spread the coated pecan halves in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the glaze is bubbling and the pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
5 Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the candied pecans cool completely on the sheet. They will crisp up as they cool. Once cooled, break apart any clusters and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

266

Calories

Protein

23g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Fiber

179mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

The pecans feel soft when they come out of the oven and crisp as they cool, so let them cool completely on the pan.
Watch the last 5 minutes closely; maple glaze goes from toasty to burnt fast.
Store cooled pecans in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Common questions

How should leftover Gluten-Free Candied Pecans be stored?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Candied Pecans?

Check pecan halves, coconut oil, melted, maple syrup before they go into Gluten-Free Candied Pecans. To prevent gluten cross-contamination, ensure all ingredients, especially packaged items like maple syrup and spices, are gluten-free. Use clean utensils and baking sheets that have not come into contact with gluten-containing ingredients. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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