20 minute Caramel Spiced Pecans

Sweet, crunchy Caramel Spiced Pecans tossed with caramel sauce with a chili powder kick make a great salad topper or party snack.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a holiday treat:  Caramel Spiced Pecans!

Ready in 20 minutes, they’re great for pre- or post- dinner snacking. Looking for a hostess gift? These spiced nuts would be perfect for gift giving, too, wrapped in small boxes or bags. They’re sweet and just a little spicy, all at the same time.

Totally addictive!

These caramel spiced pecans are simple to make.

Combine pecans and caramel sauce, then add a dusting of chili powder and a little salt and pepper. Stir well, then bake in the oven until browned. Delicious!

If you want to make your own caramel sauce (it’s easy), this post Salted Caramel Sauce – Two Ways includes instructions for making both classic and paleo caramel sauce. I make a batch, pour it into 1/2 cup Mason jars, and store it in the fridge or freezer.

Then, when I want to make a recipe like these Caramel Spiced Pecans, Pumpkin Pecan Caramel Coffee Cake or Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse , it’s ready and waiting for me. However, you can use your favourite store-bought caramel sauce in this recipe, too.

Serving ideas for spiced pecans

I love adding these spiced nuts to salads.

These Caramel Spiced Pecans are a perfect topping for my Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Feta. They add warm fall flavours and a sweet ‘n spicy crunch!

These nuts are also great as a party snack!

20 minute Caramel Spiced Pecans

Sweet and salty crunchy pecans with a chilli powder kick! Here's a quick recipe for a holiday treat,  or gift-giving or for a salad topper:  Caramel Spiced Pecans. Ready in 20.

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Course: Appetizers and Healthy Snacks

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Flavour & Savour

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecans
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
• Combine pecans and caramel sauce. Add chili powder, salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
• Transfer to baking sheet. Bake at 325°F. for about 15 - 18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven, cool, then break apart. Store in an airtight container or package for holiday gift giving.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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• Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Nut Snack Mix
• Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans
• Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix
• Easy Chipotle Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

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