Keto Candied Pecans

These keto candied pecans are sweet, crunchy, and totally guilt-free, with just 1 gram of net carbs per serving. You can even make them on the stovetop, oven, or slow cooker!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings Servings

Calories 139kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups allulose divided * See notes
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 cups raw pecans

Instructions

Heat a large pan or skillet on medium heat.
When hot, add 1 cup of your granulated sweetener, water, and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined. Allow to heat up, stirring occasionally.
When the sweetener has completely melted, add your pecans. Start to mix around the pecans in the liquid mixture, ensuring each nut is evenly coated. Continue stirring occasionally, until the sweetener begins to crystallize on the pecans. Turn heat off.
Remove the pan from the stove and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the pecans before they crystallize together.
Once cooled, toss with the remaining half cup of granulated sweetener and cinnamon and cover in a sealed container.

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Notes

TO STORE. Place leftover keto nuts in an airtight container for 2 weeks or longer. Keep them in a cool and dry place to prevent the nuts from getting sticky.

TO FREEZE. Candied pecans can be stored in a freezer-safe container and kept frozen for up to 2 months. Let them thaw overnight on the counter before enjoying.

Oven baked option: You’ll need to coat the pecans in egg whites to help get the necessary caramelization. Start by preheating the oven to 250F. Whip an egg white and add it, along with the rest of the ingredients, to a large bowl. Mix to combine, then transfer the nuts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 1 hour or until crisp. Stir the nuts 1-2 times as they’re baking.

Slow cooker option: Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir to combine, then put the lid on and slow cook on low for 3 hours. Stir occasionally. When the time’s up, transfer them to a bowl and add the extra allulose and cinnamon.

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