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These sugar-free Keto Candied Pecans are crispy, salty, sweet, a little spicy, and seriously addictive, you won’t believe they are keto with less than 2g of carbs per serving. They are a great addition to your holiday party or perfect to give as a gift!
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As I type this I am munching on some of these KEto Candied Pecans and thinking OMG Christmas is 10 days away!
How the heck did that happen? I know I ask that every year but dang!! I am still shopping for Christmas presents people! UGH!!
One of the things I am doing this year is going back to things I used to do many many years ago.
I loved to make gift baskets for people with tons of homemade goodies in them. I know I really love a handmade gift, and due to not being able to drive, I decided that it would be a great idea to tap into my cooking side and whip up tasty treats for the people I love.
Things like salsa, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, BBQ rub, Spice blends, cookies, etc.
Who wouldn't want a big basket of that kind of stuff? I am like sign me up and I will take it all!
But, on a serious note, the past couple of years have brought a LOT of stress and issues into my life. I have my health issues due to contracting Covid in 2020, I almost lose my son, ongoing legal issues with my ex, and on and on.
I decided that I wanted to go back to a simpler time. Where I focused on the people I love and putting smiles on their faces. Where I just enjoyed spending time with them and didn't worry about how much I was getting for them.
I want to end 2021 with smiles and hugs and usher in 2022 full of happiness and love.
How can you go wrong with that?
Anywho, sorry I rambled there didn't I?
Let's get to the recipe, shall we?
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🥘Ingredients
Here is a list of the ingredients needed to make these Keto Candied Pecans.
- Besti monk fruit sweetener with allulose
- Besti brown monk fruit sweetener with allulose
- Ground cinnamon
- Pink sea salt
- Ground cayenne
- Pecans
- Egg
- Real vanilla extract
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Instructions
This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making Keto Candied Pecans. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Mix the sugars, ground cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
In another small bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla together.
In a large mixing bowl, add the pecans and egg white mixture and gently toss until the pecans are coated well. Sprinkle in the sugar mixture and gently toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
Spread the pecans out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the nuts and give them a brief stir.
Hint: let the pecans cool completely before transferring the pecans to a sealed container to store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Substitutions
- Nuts - you can substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer them
🍽 Equipment
The equipment need to make these Keto Candied Pecans are; a large baking sheet, small mixing bowls, a whisk, a large mixing bowl, a rubber spatula, and a cooling rack.
Storage
Store the cooled keto candied pecans in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 2 to 3 weeks.
I have not frozen these candied pecans.
FAQ about Keto Candied Pecans
Not if you are talking about the traditional candied pecans. They are full of tons of sugar, and carbs. The sugar substitute that you use for this recipe does not have any impact on your glycemic index, has zero calories, and has zero net carbs.
When you take the nuts out of the oven to cool make sure to separate them as much as possible. Once you have some space between the nuts, even if they stick together you can easily break them apart. It is no big deal really, they just look nicer if you are giving them as gifts. If not you can just break them apart however you want.
Place the cooled nuts in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 2 to 3 weeks if sealed properly. In a refrigerator between eight to ten months and, if frozen, candied pecans will keep anywhere from 18 months to 2 years.
More Keto & Low Carb Holiday Sweets Recipes
- Keto Snowball Cookies
- Keto Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Keto Peppermint Fudge
- Keto Caramel Chocolate Cups
- Sugar-Free Candied Ginger
Keto Candied Pecans (Sugar-Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Besti monk fruit sweetener with allulose
- 1/2 cup Besti brown monk fruit sweetener with allulose
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pink salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your preferred spice level)
- 12 ounces (about 3 to 3 1/2 cups) raw pecans halves
- 1 egg white briefly whisked
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the sugars, ground cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- In another small bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla together.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the pecans and egg white mixture and gently toss until the pecans are coated well.
- Sprinkle in the sugar mixture and gently toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the nuts and give them a brief stir.
- Bake for 20 minutes more or until the pecans are fragrant and the sugar coating is cooked. (please note that the coating will continue to harden once the pecans are out of the oven and cool.)
- Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack, separate the pecans as much as possible, and let the pecans cool to room temperature. Serve and enjoy immediately, or transfer the pecans to a sealed container to store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition
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