This is a simple, no-bake recipe for low-FODMAP Candied “Toffee” Pecans, that can be modified for peanuts, almonds, or walnuts.
You will love these low-FODMAP Candied “Toffee” Pecans on your favorite low-FODMAP Salad, like my low-FODMAP Spinach Salad or my low-FODMAP Strawberry Poppyseed Salad. They are also so delicious over my low-FODMAP Grilled Romaine! Best of all, though, these low-FODMAP No-Bake Candied Pecans are awesome on their own.
You may also love my low-FODMAP Sweet & Spicy Nuts, or my low-FODMAP Granola recipes. Or check out over 500 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog.
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD
Low-FODMAP No-Bake Candied “Toffee” Pecans; Gluten-free, Vegan
Although this recipe has not been tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients
Serves 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cool time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegan spread (such as Earth Balance)
- Can also use 1 cup of vegan spread, and omit the butter (for vegan version)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 & 3/4 cups (240 g) raw pecan halves or chopped pecans
- One low-FODMAP serving for pecans is 20 g
- Can also substitute peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts or other low-FODMAP nuts (check for low-FODMAP servings and adjust if necessary)
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat (you will use this to spread and cool the nuts)
- Place the butter and vegan spread in a large pan or pot over low heat until melted
- Add the sugars, salt, and vanilla
- Stir briskly until the mixture thickens, adjust heat as necessary depending on your stove
- You will want to stir this on low-medium heat until it caramelizes, but do not let it boil
- Once the mixture begins to turn brown (about 5-7 minutes) add pecans and stir constantly
- After 1-2 minutes when the pecans are fully coated, remove pan from heat
- Lay the pecans individually onto the cookie sheet and gently separate the nuts with two forks or spoons, if necessary
- When the low-FODMAP Candied Pecans have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container
- I like to keep in the fridge
