These sweet and crunchy keto sugar pecans are low-carb, sugar-free, and the perfect holiday party snack or homemade gift!
Sugar-free keto sugar pecans
These sweet, crispy, sugar-free keto sugar pecans are the perfect low-carb holiday party snack or homemade gift for friends and family.
With simple ingredients and fast baking times, this recipe offers the classic candied flavor and texture without sugar. Perfect for those who want a healthier twist with a keto diet, a low-carb lifestyle, or holiday favorite.
Every year, as the holidays approach, I find myself juggling a packed calendar that wraps food, baking, hosting, and of course… gifts.
Thankfully, my husband has taken over packaging duties since I became pregnant with our youngest – a real Christmas miracle! It frees me to focus on my favorite parts: share at parties, give as a gift, make delicious low carb and keto recipes to enjoy sweet treats with my family.
This keto sugar pecan recipe was a holiday staple in my house. I love double the batch and giving a mason jar as a gift, sprinkle it over a salad, or keep it on hand for a sweet, crispy keto snack.
Unlike traditional candied nuts loaded with sugar, this version uses a blend of sugar-free sweeteners, monkfruit allure sweeteners and sugar-free maple syrup without spikes or ousting them out of ketosis to create its perfect caramelized coating.
Whether on a low-carb diet or not, anyone wants to reduce their white sugar intake during the crazy holiday season, this is a very low carb snack!
Why do you like this keto candy pecan recipe?
Low carbs and sugar-free: Instead of refined sugar, sweeten it with a monk fruit allulose blend and sugar-free maple syrup. Simple Ingredients: Just a few pantry staples make these sweet, crispy and appealing. Quick & Easy: Prepare in 5 minutes and bake until golden. Versatility: Perfect as a holiday party snack, a salad topper, a crispy topping for keto desserts, or as a topping packed in a mason jar for a homemade gift. Healthy Fats: Pecans offer satisfying fat and a naturally sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with notes of cinnamon and maple.
In the Christmas past, we enjoy these delicious recipes: zucchi nila sanina, spaghetti squash la sanina, brussels sprout salad, asparagus bundles, and of course lots of desserts! Some of my favourites are my grandmother’s butterball, a simple recipe for peppermint brownie bark.
My favorite is the peppermint cheesecake pie! There is also a brand new Pecan recipe that is sure to impress anyone with sweet teeth!
My daughter and I have been baking for weeks and frozen everything to be ready to deliver the Goody Tray on Christmas Eve. I made men with salted caramel cashew fudge, white chocolate coconut fudge, sugarless sugar cookies and gingerbread.
If I have the time I want to make chocolate cream pie, but I need to make a grain-free cinnamon roll muffin first on Christmas morning.
What! I’m tired of thinking about it! But today’s recipe is the best candied pecan recipe that you can make over and over again without stress or worry, honestly and hassle! Perfect for gifts at a cute little mason jar and a holiday party!
Tips for the perfect sugar-free candied pecans
Use parchment: Line up baking sheets to prevent sticking and clean easily. Stir along the way: If you throw fresh pecans in the middle of baking, the sweetener mixture will evenly coat each nut, creating a crisp, candy-like shell. Completely Cool: Chill the pecans on a pan – when chilled, the coating will harden to its attractive crispy texture. Storage: Store in a close-up container or glass mason jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Perfect for making a head holiday preparation!
Provide ideas and gifts
Holiday Gift: Put candied pecans in a small mason jar, add ribbons and share as a thoughtful homemade keto gift. Salad Topping: Sprinkle with roasted vegetables or lush green salad for a crispy topping. Dessert Garnish: Use as a keto-friendly topping for pumpkin pie, cheesecake or sugar-free ice cream. Snack Attack: Enjoy just a handful of these keto pecans as a sweet treat with plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese that fits your low-carb or keto diet.
Easy Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Sugar Pecan Recipe
Serving: 20
calorie: 109kcal
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2 A large spoon Bourbon For depth of flavor (add to wet ingredients – cook during baking)1 Small spoons cayenne pepper Or, for spicy kicks or chipotle powder.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Arrange large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine the wet ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar-free maple syrup and maple extract. If you are using bourbon, whisk it here.
Add sweeteners and spices: Stir the monk fruit allulose blend and ground cinnamon into the thick sweetener mixture until fully combined.
Coat the pecans: Add the pecans to the bowl and toss until each pecan is evenly coated.
Spread and Bake: Place the coated pecans in a single layer of the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once midway to ensure caramelization.
Cool and Harden: Remove from the oven and gently stir while the mixture is still hot, then let the pecans cool completely in the pan. The coating becomes hard when cooled, creating a sweet, crisp shell.
Store: Once completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container or mason jar. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Bourbon is an option and can be eliminated if necessary. The photos in this post are double batches of recipes below as I plan to give it as a gift for my family and friends for Christmas. This recipe was first published in December 2014.
Serving: 1Ounce | calorie: 109kcal | carbohydrates: 6g | protein: 1g | fat: 11g | Saturated fat: 2g | cholesterol: 6mg | sodium: 20mg | potassium: 50mg | fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 80iu | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | calcium: 10mg | iron: 0.3mg
