Vegan Candied Pecans

Vegan Candied Pecans are a dessert all by themselves!

Originally as the topping for my pumpkin cheesecake bars but I didn’t stop there
Gifting them for the holidays is the greatest idea ever!

For a really easy, delicious snack or as a topping for ice cream, cakes and pies

But even if you don’t use these as a garnish for cakes and pastries
They make a really great gift idea this holiday season!

Subtly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves

But the secret ingredient to make these 100% vegan is the aquafaba!
As many of you may know the key to candied nuts is the egg white that sort of sticks everything together making a sugary glaze and a crispy crunch.

I have the spices listed out separately below but you can use 1½ teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice instead

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR HOW TO MAKE THESE!

*SKIP TO 2:20 IN THE VIDEO

Make them Sugar Free by using your favorite sugar substitute!

Vegan Candied Pecans

Subtly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves~ I have the spices listed out separately below but you can use 1½ teaspoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice instead

Also make them SUGAR FREE by using your favorite sugar substitute!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Tbs Aquafaba
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup Pecan Halves
• ½ cup Granulated Sugar 100g
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon Ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon Cloves
• pinch Salt

Instructions

 

• Whip the aquafaba in a large mixing bowl just until frothy & foamy. Add the vanilla extract
• Combine the sugar, salt & spices then add to the pecans in the bowl.
• Add the pecans to the aquafaba foam & toss to coat everything well
• Spread onto a silicone mat or a lightly oiled sheet pan
• Bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 20 minutes, stir them up after you take them out of the oven to redistribute & cool

Video

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature

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