Best 6 Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans Recipes

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Candied pumpkin spice pecans are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or topping for your favorite dishes. With the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors, candied pumpkin spice pecans are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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CANDIED PUMPKIN SPICE PECANS



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You'll be tempted to take possession of the bowl and eat up all of these sweet and spicy nuts. Before you know it, they'll be gone! -Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large heavy non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar. Cook until mixture turns an amber color, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally (mixture will separate)., Stir in pie spice and vanilla; add pecans. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until pecans are toasted. Spread onto foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 34 g fat (7 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20 mg cholesterol, Sodium 54 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 3 g protein.

CANDIED PUMPKIN SPICE PECANS



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Easy Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans take only minutes to make on the stove top for a delicious snack or in a salad!

Provided by Just a Dash

Categories     Salad     Snack

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tbsp salted butter
2 cups Pecans, whole
1/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin spice (*can use just cinnamon if preferred)

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a skillet on the stove top. Heat until melted.
  • Add the pecans and toss until coated in butter.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar, pumpkin spice and vanilla over the pecans and toss until well coated and no sugars remain on the bottom of the pan.
  • Continue to heat and toss the pecans for an additional 3 minutes until all the butter and sugar is stuck to the pecans.
  • Remove from heat and spread the pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet until cool. Approximately 10 minutes.
  • Pecans can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to a week!

PUMPKIN SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Provided by guavette

Categories     Snack

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 egg white
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Frontier Co-op)
1 tsp salt
1 lb pecan halves
1 tsp water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar,(1 tsp) cinnamon, (1tsp) pumpkin spice, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Place parchment paper on your baking pan.
  • Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Add pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are coated evenly. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.
  • Once you take them out of the oven, stir them.
  • Sprinkle 1 tsp of sugar, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice.
  • Stir the pecans one last time to ensure that the are all coated.
  • Let the pecans cool down for about 30mins and ENJOY!

CANDIED PUMPKIN SPICE PECANS



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Yes, you need pumpkin spice pecans in your life.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg white
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 cups (about 21 oz.) pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Whisk egg white in a large bowl until foamy. Whisk in packed light brown sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir pecanhalves into brown sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. Place pecans in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans have browned and coating has set and started to harden, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely on baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

CANDIED PUMPKIN SEEDS(OR PECANS)



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A great little recipe adapted from Southern Living magazine. These are sweet, so you might want to reduce the sugar a little, starting at 1/3 cup.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (or pecan halves)
1/3-1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Cook pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, about 8-10 minutes or till puffed(don't brown). Watch closely so the don't brown. Move to a bowl.
  • Combine sugar, brown sugar, paprika and salt. Set aside.
  • Toss pumpkin seeds with orange juice. Stir in sugar mixture, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on wax paper lined jelly roll pan(or cookie sheet).
  • Bake at 350*F. for 6 minutes, stirring once. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Sodium 384.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 30.4, Protein 14.5

SUGAR AND SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Holiday Treats! Can them for gifts! Top Christmas cookies with them! Garnish a salad with them. Or just eat them as is yummy good. Decorate a cake or pumpkin pie with them. Ok you know what you better double the recipe!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter large cookies sheets.
  • Heat in a saucepan melted butter, water and sugar till sugar is dissolved, add spices and pecans stirring till well coated about 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 minutes.
  • Cool store in airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, plump pecans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the pecans. This will help the candied coating adhere.
  • Don't overcrowd the pecans on the baking sheet. They should be in a single layer so that they can caramelize evenly.
  • Watch the pecans closely while they are baking. They can go from perfectly candied to burnt very quickly.
  • Let the pecans cool completely before storing them. This will help them to set and become crispy.

Conclusion:

Candied pumpkin spice pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or treat. They are perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or just as a special treat for yourself. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love.

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