The BEST Baked Candied Pecans (5 Minutes, No Fail!)

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

egg white

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients without eggs.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a pan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add the pecan halves to the pan and stir to coat with the melted butter.

Add honey or maple syrup (or brown sugar), cinnamon, salt, and vanilla to the pan and stir to combine.

Cook on the stovetop for a few minutes until the pecans are caramelized and glossy.

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