Homemade Cinnamon-Maple Candied Pecans & Pepitas
These Homemade Cinnamon-Maple Candied Pecans & Pepitas are sweet, crunchy, and infused with warm cinnamon spice and pure maple syrup. Roasted to perfection with just a hint of sea salt, they make the perfect fall snack, salad topper, or holiday gift.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: ~2 cups
- Category: Snack, Edible Gift, Topping
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1 cup raw pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt.
- Add pecans and pepitas. Stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, break apart clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-spicy flavor.
- Sub pumpkin pie spice for cinnamon for a festive variation.
- Swap in honey for maple syrup if preferred.
- Add sunflower seeds or chopped almonds for extra crunch.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate after baking for a dessert-style snack.
- For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
