Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans
Crunchy, maple candied pecans meet milk chocolate. These homemade chocolate-covered pecans are an easy gourmet sweet treat. Portioned into bite-sized clusters these maple candied nuts make an easy dessert or snack, especially during fall. Due to their extended shelf-life, they’re also a great edible gift.
Why you’ll love this candied pecan recipe
- No-bake cookie: Quick and easy to make on the stovetop.
- Edible gift: Delicious, homemade gift from your kitchen, thanks to the long shelf-life.
- Naturally gluten-free cookie recipe.
Ingredients
- Pecans – You’ll need shelled, unsalted, raw pecans for this recipe. Don’t worry if they break during roasting as they’ll set in clusters.
- Maple syrup – The maple flavor works well with pecans and adds rich sweetness.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla extract or fresh vanilla give this treat with extra richness.
- Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon adds warmth to this sweet snack. Use pumpkin spice instead for extra fall flavors.
- Salt – A pinch of sea salt rounds out the flavors. Add more if you prefer a sweet/salty taste.
- Chocolate – Milk chocolate drops are used in this recipe but you can also use dark or white chocolate.
- Coconut oil – You can omit the coconut oil but it adds extra richness to the chocolate and helps the clusters set.
Serving
These candied pecan clusters make a great addition to your Christmas cookie, truffle, or praline collection due to their long shelf life. Packaged in a clear mason jar with a festive bow, these pecan clusters make a beautiful, edible gift.
Enjoy them with a cup of winter spiced tea or non-alcoholic mulled wine for a festive treat.
Recipe FAQs
Candied pecans can be stored in an airtight container for one week at room temperature or in the fridge for 3 weeks.
Make sure to cook the pecans long enough. Maple syrup has to reach 235F/110C for it to fully crystallize and create a candy-like texture.
More fall recipes
If you like this easy fall recipe, make sure to check out my fall food bucket list and the following fall desserts as well:
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Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small heavy bottomed pan, toast the pecans on the stovetop on medium heat. Spread out the raw pecans evenly and toss them every 10 seconds to prevent them from burning. Remove pecans from the pan once they darken slightly which takes about 2-3 minutes.2 cup pecans
- Add the maple syrup to the pan and heat it on high heat until it starts to crystallize which happens at 235F/110F. Remove the pan from the heat and add your toasted pecans, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 pinch salt
- Once combined, scoop out the pecan clusters with a tablespoon. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking tray to cool.
- Melt the chocolate either in the microwave in small intervals or by using the double boiler method. Make sure to stir it regularly to avoid it from burning. Once melted, add the coconut oil and combine them thoroughly.
- Now drizzle the melted chocolate over the candied pecans with a tablespoon.1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Let the pecan clusters cool down and set for 1 hour at room temperature to make sure they're fully set. Enjoy!
