Summary
These sweetened nuts will please everyone and is done in 3 easy steps. First step: put the nuts in the bowl. Second step: put in the baking sheet. Third step: cook in the oven. Yes, that’s it! You can even caramelise your nuts in advance and keep them in the fridge.
This recipe for caremalised pecans strikes the best balance between sweetness, ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard, and versatility – you can easily make substitutions based on your needs or the availability of the ingredients.
Ideal to eat as a snack, serve on top of ice cream or as a garnish in your favourite salad.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- Serves 6
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons packed coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180° C
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the pecans. Add the pecans and coat them well
- Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent large pieces from fusing together, until well roasted.
- Let it cool at room temperature
Nutritional Content (per serving)
Calories
138kcal
Fat
13g
Sat Fat
1g
Protein
2g
Carbs
6g
Sugar
4g
Fibre
2g
