Roasted Pecans

These roasted pecans are a delicious appetizer or snack! This is one of our favorite recipes to make around the holidays. The rich, toasty nuts are such a festive treat.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT12M

Rating

4.89 stars (17 reviews)

Keywords

How to Roast Pecans, Roasted pecans, Roasted pecans recipe

Ingredients

2 cups raw pecan halves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons maple syrup
½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
2 cups raw pecan halves
1 tablespoon melted butter

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
For Savory Maple Rosemary Pecans: Toss the pecans with olive oil, maple syrup, rosemary, and salt, and spread evenly on the first baking sheet. Roast 8-12 minutes or until the pecans are toasted and fragrant. Season to taste and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For Cinnamon Sugar Pecans: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss the pecans with the melted butter and cinnamon sugar, and spread evenly on the second baking sheet. Roast 8-12 minutes or until the pecans are toasted and fragrant. Season to taste and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Reviews

Howard on 2025-12-13 19:32:33 (5 stars):
Please don’t think me odd, but try a sprinkle of Cayenne pepper to the sweet version! Your recipe plus that ROCKS!
Julie on 2025-12-10 22:52:31 (5 stars):
I just made a small batch of the Savory Maple Rosemary Pecans... and wow... just wow! These are incredible! I only had dry rosemary on-hand, but I cannot wait to go buy fresh rosemary to make these again! I have a lot of pecans, and I plan to make several more batches of this recipe for the holidays.
Shawn Ryals on 2025-08-23 21:47:57 (5 stars):
We haven't had these yet. Trying the sweet tonight. I believe we will be fans.
Bill Manning on 2024-07-20 14:38:27 (5 stars):
rosemary plus maple: an unusual taste combination