Bring these to your next party and no one will be able to tell they are sugar-free! Sweet and crunchy keto caramel pecans are next-level good!
Caramelized Pecans
The best thing about these pecans is the combination of sweet and salty flavors. Pecans are a softer nut, easier to eat and popular in trail mixes, along with peanuts.
Candied pecans are a popular feature at parties, filling candy dishes and being included in homemade DIY foodie gifts. You’ll love these pecans because they taste like candy but only have 1 gram net carbs in each serving!
Keto Caramel Pecans
These sweet and crunchy pecans are so much fun to eat. I like to munch on them whenever I’m craving Christmas candy.
You don’t need any fancy kitchen gadgets or tools to make them, either. You just need the following tools:
- Saucepan
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
That’s it! If you have kids that want to help make them, they certainly can! Just be careful with the hot sugar-free caramel syrup. They can sure help stir and coat the pecans though.
Keto Caramel Coated Pecans
If you want to make them look extra fancy for the holidays, add some sea salt (for salted caramel) or some festive sprinkles on top.
Swerve brown sugar substitute is the best sugar to use for the sugar-free caramel. It caramelizes perfectly and is wonderfully sweet without any funky aftertaste.
You can find it in the grocery store next to the regular sugar too. It sells out pretty quickly, so if you see it at the grocery store, grab it.
Sugar-Free Caramel
One of the best ways to stick to your low-carb eating plan is to create recipes that taste just like the sugary treats you loved before. That’s exactly what I did with this sugar-free caramel syrup.
There are a lot of other ways to use sugar-free caramel, too. I loved my no-bake keto peanut butter caramel cookies. They are super-popular with kids and teens, and you can’t even tell it’s sugar-free. It’s a high-protein and high-fat dessert that fills you up.
Another popular option is keto caramel pecan cookies. These cookies have a lot of similar flavors and ingredients as these caramel pecans, but they are topped with chocolate. They taste a lot like keto-friendly candy bites.
Keto Pecan Dessert
This is the perfect pecan dessert to make ahead for parties or to give as a homemade gift. Store them in airtight food storage bags or containers. They will stay fresh in this way for about a week or so.
If you want them to last longer, store them in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them too. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks and in the freezer for about 6 months.
Keto Caramel Pecans Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto caramel pecans recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Pecans halves
Butter
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Vanilla extract
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the Swerve brown sugar substitute to the saucepan, and simmer until the sugar has melted, and the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Spread the pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet, and pour the caramel sauce over them. Toss to coat well.
Let the caramel sauce cool and set on the pecans before serving.
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Keto Caramel Pecans
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan Halves
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the Swerve brown sugar substitute to the saucepan, and simmer until the sugar has melted, and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet, and pour the caramel sauce over them. Toss to coat well.
- Let the caramel sauce cool and set on the pecans before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Pecan Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto caramel pecans recipe, then I have some more amazing keto pecan ideas you should make next. You won’t believe they are keto-friendly!
