Keto Spiced Pecans - Low Carb & Gluten Free - Kicking Carbs (2024)

Published: Aug 11, 2021 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 19, 2021 · 927 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

You know something is a winner when you make it, and the whole family - even those not on a low-carb diet - devour it. These Candied Keto Pecans are sweet, spicy, and completely satisfying.

Make this fun, healthy snack for the holiday season, or keep it on hand year-round for a quick nibble. They are ridiculously good and so popular around here that I've been known to hide them. I always wished I had doubled the recipe.

Ever since I was a girl, pecans were one of my favorite nuts.

My grandparents lived in a little town in middle Georgia on land with pecan trees.

Every year when the pecans began to fall, we would visit them for a few days. Everyone would pitch in and spend the first part of the weekend picking up pecans off the property.

Pecans are still a favorite snack of mine. Especially these sugar-free candied Keto Pecans. They are lightly sweetened and have just the right amount of kick. (Plus they are a great healthy fat and perfect for my keto weight loss journey!)

I think you will love this easy gluten-free snack too!

Ingredients for Making Spiced Pecans Keto

• Butter:I recommend using unsalted butter so that you have more control over the salt levels.
• Brown Sugar Substitute:Use Swerve or Surkin Gold. If you can't find either, you can use another keto-friendly sweetener.
• Salt:Maldon sea salt is lovely here, but any salt will work. Taste and adjust the amount to your preference.
• Cayenne Pepper:I consider this to be the secret weapon for making sweet and spicy pecans keto. Adjust the amount to make these as hot or mild as you like. (Just be careful - a little goes a long way!)
• Pecans:Use pecan halves, not pieces, for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tools Needed to Make Keto Roasted Pecans

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• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Small Saucepan
• Mixing Bowls

What Do Keto Candied Pecans Pair Well With?

• They are a great addition to thisChicken Salad, taking the flavors to a whole new level.
• I love to serve them on top ofChocolateorVanilla Ice Cream.
• Serve them on top of thisChocolate Chaffleto make a sundae.
• They are one of the best ways I know to elevate a salad!

Storing Keto Spiced Pecans

These pecans are best stored at room temperature in a sealed container. I like to use a mason jar. They will keep for about two weeks.

Variations

• Add ¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder.
• For even more kick, add in ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• Use Swerve confectioners in place of the Surkin Gold or Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute.
• Add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground rosemary.

How to Make Keto Pecans

First, gather your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Next, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in brown sugar substitute, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.

Place the pecans in a medium bowl and pour the butter mixture over. Stir very well, being sure that all of the pecans are evenly coated.

Spread in an even single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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