This sweet and salty snack is packed with flavors of maple and pecan and oh so satisfying. Great as a gift, a snack, or add it to yogurt or salad for a bit of crunch!

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I love a good nut mix, so I thought I’d share this mix I’ve been making for years.

I love giving and receiving homemade gifts during the holiday season, especially when they are edible. This Candied pecan nut mix is a great gift idea. To gift it, I often divide the mix into mason jars and then tie bows around them with ribbon or fabric, or pop it into a single container and bring it to a party to share. It’s very versatile.

To enjoy this mix at home, try adding it to plain yogurt or a market salad. I love to pair it with sweet potato on a fresh kale salad. I also love having nuts around for a quick snack. My normal routine is Trader Joe’s rainbow trail mix (I’m addicted) but I like to spice it up a little bit during fall and switch to something more festive for the holidays. This mix is so good, I can’t stop adding it to everything.I hope you like it too!

Candied Pecan Nut Mix Recipe Variations

Want something more festive for the holidays? Try adding 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice mix to the maple syrup mixture before you bake the mix.

I think this would also work well with a variety of nuts - try adding blanched almonds or cashews. You have my permission to experiment with any nut you favor ;)

How to Store Candied Pecan Nut Mix

Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to five days.

How to Make Candied Pecan Nut Mix

Ingredients

• 8 oz (or 1 1/2 cups) Salted + Roasted Pecans (whole)

• 1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds

• 3 tablespoons Bourbon Barrel Aged Real Maple Syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.

Add pecans, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix well.

Pour the contents of the bowl onto a baking sheet and spread it out evenly over the pan.

Bake for 7 minutes, then toss the nut mix in the pan bringing the outside pieces to the center. Bake for 8 more minutes or until golden and crispy. Watch it closely - edges can burn quickly!

More fall recipes, please!

Try this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Swirl or my favorite Easy Ginger Cookies.