Crispy, sweet, and lightly salted, these honey-roasted pecans are the ultimate Southern snack and so easy to make. Perfect for holiday parties, hostess gifts, or everyday cravings, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with just a few simple ingredients.
Made with fresh pecans, golden honey, and a touch of sea salt, they roast to a beautiful, caramelized crunch in minutes. Whether you’re filling gift jars, topping a salad, or setting out a festive snack tray, these homemade honey-roasted pecans are always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pecans whole, shelled
- 3 tbs honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Plus more
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Set oven to 250°F. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toast pecans. Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes to lightly toast.
- Coat with honey and salt. Transfer warm pecans to a mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of honey and stir to coat. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon salt and mix well.
- Slow roast for flavor and crunch. Re-spray the cookie sheet. Spread coated pecans in a single layer. Bake at 220–250°F for 1½ to 2 hours, checking often and stirring once halfway through.
- Finish and store. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and separate any clumped nuts. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
My parents planted these pecan trees in 1922. Amazingly, they are still producing. Some years, they do take a break.
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