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A bowl filled with candied pecans coated in sugar, with additional small plates of candied pecans in the background on a light-colored fabric surface.

Easy Honey Roasted Pecans

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Honey roasted pecans are a simple glazed pecans recipe made with honey, sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet, crunchy coating. Perfect as a roasted pecans snack, salad topping, or homemade holiday gift in jars.
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword crunchy, easy, homemade, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 298
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pecan halves unroasted ( about 4 cups)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare the oven

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Coat the pecans

  • Place honey in a small microwave-safe bowl and warm for 20 to 30 seconds until slightly runny.
    ⅓ cup honey
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add pecans and pour the warmed honey over them.
    1 pound pecan halves
    A white bowl filled with pecans sits next to a small white cup containing honey, all placed on a white surface.
  • Toss until all pecans are evenly coated.

Roast the pecans

  • Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds roasted pecans, some glistening with seasoning. A white mixing spoon rests on the sheet, coated with seasoning remnants. The background is plain white.
  • Bake for 6 minutes.
  • Stir the pecans, spread them out again, and bake for another 6 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Season and cool

  • Let pecans cool on the pan for 4 minutes. Use a fork to separate any that are stuck together.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    A metal whisk rests in a white bowl containing a light brown seasoning or spice mixture on a white surface.
  • Using a small screened sifter, evenly shake the cinnamon sugar mixture over the warm pecans.
    A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds roasted pecans. A metal strainer filled with cinnamon sugar rests on the sheet, and an oven mitt is partially visible in the upper right corner.
  • Using a spatula flip the peans and sprinkle the other side with cinnamon sugar.
  • Allow pecans to cool completely for 30 to 45 minutes.

Store

  • Once fully cooled, transfer pecans to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • Note, depending on the weather and conditions they are stored in honey pecans are slightly sticky.

Notes

Note, honey pecans have a slight stickiness when done. The sprinkling of sugar at the 4-minute mark helps make them less sticky. Honey is a natural product that remains slightly soft on the pecans. 
 
Storage and Reheating
  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 7 days.
  • Fridge: Keeps for up to 3 weeks; great if your home is warm or humid.
  • Freezer: Store up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Reheat: Warm in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes to refresh their crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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