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Published: Nov 15, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Spiced Pecans

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A pile of pecans spilling out of a jar.

A tasty fun little snack perfect for the holidays! These spiced pecans have a bit of sweetness from maple syrup and a bit of spice from chili powder.

Set out as nibblers at a gathering or package up and give as a hostess gift.

Pecans spilling out of a jar.
Table of Contents
Why make this recipe
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Serving suggestions
Spiced Pecans

Why make this recipe

When I was a child, my mom always had bowls out filled with nuts during the holidays. They were the still in the shell and I love cracking and eating all those mixed nuts.

Having nuts out when you have company during the holidays is such a great idea. It gives people a little something to nibble on before dinner.

These spiced nuts are a perfect balance of sweet and salty with a little bit of spice. I used pecans, but you can use any type of nut. A mixture would be great.

These nuts take about 5 minutes to prep and then they go in a low temperature oven for 20 minutes. Once they are cool they are ready to go.

Nothing better than having something so easy to make during the holidays. Perfect for last minute guests or when you need a hostess gift!

Another oven roasted nut to serve alongside these spiced pecans are honey roasted cashews!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making spiced nuts.
  • Pecans - or other nuts
  • Maple syrup
  • Oil - vegetable or canola
  • Chili powder - or cayenne pepper
  • Coarse salt

Step by step directions

  • Combine the syrup, oil and chili powder together in a small saucepan
  • Heat just until warm and stir well
  • Place pecans in a bowl and pour syrup mixture over pecans
  • Toss gently so the nuts are fully covered
  • Pour nuts onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
  • Spread into a single layer and sprinkle with salt

A liquid syrup in a saucepan.
Pecans spread on a baking sheet.
  • Place in a preheated 300°F oven for 20 minutes, stirring nuts once halfway through baking
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt again. Allow nuts to fully cool before removing from tray.
Roasted pecans on a baking sheet.

Recipe tips

  • Use full sized nuts as much as possible. Some broken pieces are fine.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet
  • I like to add a bit of salt just before baking and again right when they come out of the oven
  • The chili pepper adds just a touch of heat. You can add ½ teaspoon more if you prefer things a bit spicier!
  • Once nuts are cool, store in an airtight container

Serving suggestions

  • Set out in small bowls
  • Add to a charcuterie board
  • Add to a salad
  • Serve with baked goat cheese
  • Package the nuts and give as gifts
Spiced nuts in a glass container.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be certain to check out all my delicious holiday recipes!

  • Port Wine Sauce
  • Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  • Peppermint Meringues
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
Pecans spilling out of a jar.

Spiced Pecans

Kathy
Pecans that are sweet and salty with a little bit of spice
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

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  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups pecans
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F
  • Combine the syrup, oil and chili powder together in a small saucepan
    2 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Heat just until warm and stir well
  • Place pecans in a bowl and pour syrup mixture over pecans
    2 ½ cups pecans
  • Toss gently so the nuts are fully covered
  • Pour nuts onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spread into a single layer and sprinkle with half the salt
    ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, turning nuts halfway through
  • Remove from oven and while still hot sprinkle with remaining salt
  • Allow nuts to fully cool before removing from pan

Notes

  • Use full sized nuts as much as possible. Some broken pieces are fine.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet
  • I like to add a bit of salt just before baking and again right when they come out of the oven
  • The chili pepper adds just a touch of heat. You can add ½ teaspoon more if you prefer things a bit spicier!
  • Once nuts are cool, store in an airtight container

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword spiced nuts, spiced pecans
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  1. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    November 15, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Kathy, the sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in these pecans would make them totally irresistible! I couldn't keep the bowls filled!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:48 am

      They do disappear quickly!

      Reply
  2. David @ Spiced says

    November 15, 2021 at 5:07 am

    5 stars
    Oh, I could get into trouble with a container of these spiced pecans around the house! It's one of those things you just snack on until you realize you've eaten the entire jar. I love the bit of chili powder in there in addition to the maple - I need to make these during the holidays!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:48 am

      I find myself doing just that. I keep nibbling just one or two and then boom, I've eaten them all!

      Reply

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