Spiced Pecans with Date Sauce, No Sugar
Naturally sweetened pecans coated in a smooth date sauce and warm spices, then roasted until crispy. Cinnamon and cloves provide warmth, while the dates caramelize during baking. A crunchy, wholefood snack with no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup pecan halves, rawwalnut halves1:1nutsFull guide →
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves
Instructions
- 1
Combine dates and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Turn off heat and pour the water and dates into a high speed blender.
- 3
Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Reserve 1 cup of date sauce.
- 4
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- 5
Combine the date sauce with pecans, cinnamon, and cloves and stir well.
- 6
Turn out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out as much as possible.
- 7
Bake, stirring periodically, watching closely toward the end so they do not burn.
- 8
Cool completely; nuts crisp up as they cool.
Tips
Date sauce keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about one week.
Nuts continue to crisp as they cool; remove from oven before they appear fully done.
Good to Know
Airtight container, refrigerator, up to one week.
Make date sauce up to one week ahead. Entire recipe can be prepared and stored.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip stirring periodically during baking to avoid uneven roasting or burning.
Do not remove nuts from oven the moment they appear done; they firm up significantly while cooling.