The Best Keto Candied Pecans
Are you ready to make the best keto candied pecans? Get ready to grab your ingredients and get cracking. Sorry…had to throw a little nut humor in. hee hee
After much trial and error I have hit upon what I think is the perfect amount of sugar coverage that results in the best keto candied pecans. I make these candied pecans regularly. They are the perfect little handful of sweetness to satisfy a sugar craving. These are the most addictively delicious pecans so be mindful of serving size and don’t be afraid to share with your friends!
Gather Recipe Ingredients
I am sure that most of you already have the necessary ingredients to whip these right up although if you are not yet into the keto or low carb lifestyle you may not have granulated sugar substitute.
Costco is such a great resource for many keto items and that definitely holds true here as well. Raw pecans, cinnamon and granulated sugar substitute can all be purchased there as well as at your local grocery store or Amazon.
There are many different brands of granulated sugar and I would say to try out whatever is most convenient for you to find. Each brand has its own pros and cons but again the best way to find your favorite is through trial and error.
For this recipe I used Whole Earth sugar alternative and it is a mix of erythritol and monk fruit. Other brands that I use and like are granulated Swerve and Lakanto.
Make them your own
Not a pecan lover?
Believe it or not, I do have a few friends that are not fans of pecans. Hard to believe, right?! But we circle right back to the fact that everyone’s tastes are different. If you are a pecan disliker, go ahead and try the recipe with your favorite type of nut.
Too sweet?
If by some chance you find these too sweet for your tastes, you have a couple of options. You can cut back on the amount of sweetener you use or you can increase the amount of pecans. Experiment to find your own sweet spot!
Easy cleanup
Whatever you do, make sure that you line the baking sheets with something to make clean up a breeze. I use silicone mats but you can use whatever you have on hand. These nuts are candied and you want to be able to not only remove them easily once they are cooked but also to clean up without soaking pans or screaming and cursing!
Ways to enjoy candied pecans
These are awesome to snack on but can also be thrown in to a salad or added to a vegetable dish like green beans. Let your imagination go wild and don’t forget to share with your friends!
Keto Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 1 Egg White
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar substitute I use Whole Earth brand which is a combination of erythritol and monk fruit
- 12 oz Raw pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats.
- Place an egg white in a medium size bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp water to the egg white and whisk until frothy.
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla extract and granulated sugar substitute.
- Stir and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add the pecans and stir again until the pecans are thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated nuts on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Take your time here to spread all the nuts out so they do not stick together.
- Cook the pecans in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes. Watch them carefully since oven temperatures vary and the fact that nuts burn easily.
- Let cool on the pans for 15 minutes. The nuts need to be cool enough to handle so you don't burn your fingers!
- Remove the nuts from the pans while breaking apart any that are stuck together.
