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Pumpkin Spice Candied Nuts

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These Pumpkin Spice Candied Nuts can be made with almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts and/or cashews. An easy candied nuts recipe using only a few simple ingredients. One of our favorite fall snacks.

cinnamon sugar candied nuts on metal pan

These sugared almonds and pecans are candied with a blend of pumpkin pie spice, white sugar, and brown sugar to make the most irresistible snack! Plus, a step-by-step video.

pumpkin spice candied pecans on metal pan

Do you remember the days when airlines used to provide food for free?

Like peanuts, at the very least?

Ah, the good ‘ole days.

It wasn’t until my first plane ride at the age of 9 or 10 that I actually appreciated nuts (…because honey roasted peanuts…). Before then, nuts really only belonged in candy dishes on my grandparents coffee table, which I only went near when M&Ms were lurking in the bowl, for obvious reasons.

#chocolateislife 

Despite my proclamation that chocolate is all you need in life, you might actually need these too.

Nuts candied in sugar and pumpkin pie spice are EVERYTHING. #eloquent

pumpkin spice candied nuts in white bowl

Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • It’s such an easy candied nuts recipe! I love the pumpkin spice flavor and I love how simple the ingredients are.
  • You can make a big batch of these and use them as gifts for fall, for Christmas, for teachers, neighbors, etc.
  • You can adjust the pumpkin pie spice to your personal preference! If you love ginger, up the ginger amount. If you love cinnamon, up the cinnamon and make cinnamon sugar candied nuts. It’s totally up to you.
  • Like these Maple Candied Pecans, you can use whatever combination of nuts you’d like.

Other Fall Recipes You Might Love:

  • Pumpkin Spice Cracker Toffee
  • Easy Homemade Fudge
  • Pumpkin Earthquake Cake
  • Soft Pumpkin Cookies

candied nuts with pumpkin spice on baking tray

So, how do you make candied nuts (or in this case, how do you make pumpkin spice candied nuts)?? 

Candied Pumpkin Spice Nuts Ingredients:

  • Nuts: You can use almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, cashews, etc. for this recipe. Use whatever you like or whatever you have on hand.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can use a pre-made pumpkin pie spice seasoning, or you can use a combination of your favorite autumn spices.
  • Sugar: Both granulated sugar and brown sugar are used here. The sugar coats the nuts, and the molasses in the brown sugar really enhances the flavor of these candied almonds.
  • Water: This is a candied nuts recipe without egg whites! Water replaces the egg whites and makes this recipe that much simpler.

spiced candied nuts in white bowl

FAQ’S

  • How Long Do Sugared Nuts Last?
    • These can usually last up to a week if stored in an airtight container. You’ll know that they’re starting to go bad when they lose their crunch and get a little soft/stale.
  • How Do I Substitute Pumpkin Pie Spice?
    • I use my own ratio of spices here, but if you wanted to use pumpkin pie spice, I would suggest using 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  • Can I Double or Triple This Recipe?
    • Yes, you can and these nuts will turn out great! You’ll need to use a larger pot and it might take slightly longer for all of the liquid to evaporate when cooking on the stovetop.

candied pecans spilling out of white bowl on baking tray

Quick and Easy Tips for Making Pumpkin Spice Candied Nuts From Scratch:

  • This recipe is made on the stovetop (no baking in the oven required!).
  • These candied nuts are made without egg whites. This recipe uses water instead, making this a little bit simpler of a recipe.
  • Once you’re done candying the nuts, they need to lay out and dry off, otherwise they will stick to each other in one large clump. I like to spread them out over wax paper, parchment paper or on a silicone baking mat.
  • Lastly, as soon as they start to dry, I like to sprinkle a little more cinnamon sugar on top. It gives them a really pretty appearance.

candied pumpkin spice nuts on baking tray with text

 

Guys, you’re going to go nuts over these.

5 from 2 votes
cinnamon sugar candied nuts on metal pan
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Pumpkin Spice Candied Nuts
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

These Pumpkin Spice Candied Nuts can be made with almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts and/or cashews. An easy candied nuts recipe using only a few simple ingredients.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin spice candied nuts
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups raw almonds, whole
  • 1 1/2 cups raw pecans, whole
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground all spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients except nuts. Stir until all sugar and spices have dissolved completely.
  2. Add in almonds and pecans, making sure all nuts are coated with the sugar mixture.
  3. Once coated, stir constantly (on med-low heat) for about 7-8 minutes, or until there is no more liquid in the pot. Remove from heat immediately (otherwise the sugars might burn).
  4. As soon as the nuts are done, pour nuts onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool (make sure they are flat and in a single layer, otherwise the nuts will stick to each other). If you want to sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to give them a 'sugared' look (as pictured), do it while the nuts are cooling so the cinnamon sugar will stick.
  5. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Alternatively, you can use 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 tsp cinnamon instead of the ratio of spices I use above.

 

pumpkin spice candied nuts collage with text

Updated 2020.

Here are some other fall recipes I love:

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

slice of pumpkin apple butter pie with whipped cream

Pumpkin Donut Holes

donut holes with pumpkin on stack of plates

Pumpkin Donut French Toast Casserole

pumpkin donut french toast casserole slice on gray plate with powdered sugar

 

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:31 am

    Mmm I’m such a sucker for any kind of spiced nut! This pumpkin version sounds perfect Michelle. I’m pretty sure I could munch on these all day long!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Thanks so much, Gayle!

      Reply
  2. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:32 am

    You’ve totally got my number with these, they sound amazing.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Thanks, Sue!

      Reply
    • Adam says

      August 25, 2018 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      Nice recipe!

      This just gave me an idea to make a keto-friendly snack, using macadamia nuts instead of almonds, and replacing the sugar for honey. Adding a bit of pink himalayan salt as well, until I get something that tastes just as good 🙂

      Reply
  3. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Oh man, this looks like the snack I’m having this friday for movie night! And I”m not sharing… delish!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Haha! Thanks, Krista!

      Reply
  4. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:30 am

    These look addictive- I’d be snacking on these all day and they’d be gone in a flash 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Medha!

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I wouldn’t be able to stop at 1 handful of these, I may make them to go on the appetizer table at thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Thanks, Sara!

      Reply
  6. Beth says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    I am going nuts over these… !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Haha! Thanks, Beth!

      Reply
  7. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    October 19, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Oh man I wish I had a handful of these nuts!! They look out of this world! Yum!! PS Why doesn’t airports give you yummy snacks anymore? 🙂

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks, Cyndi! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Laura | The Kiwi Country Girl says

    October 20, 2015 at 2:04 am

    Going nuts alright! These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Laura! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Erren @Erren's Kitchen says

    October 20, 2015 at 6:40 am

    These look addictive! YUM

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thanks, Erren!

      Reply
  10. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    October 20, 2015 at 7:23 am

    I know if I started eating these, I’d actually never stop.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Haha, they are addicting! Thanks, Renee!

      Reply
  11. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    October 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Yum! These look awesome and EASY!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Thanks, Michelle! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    October 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    This is SO creative! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 21, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Thanks so much, Becky!

      Reply
  13. Sonia Vanderby says

    October 17, 2016 at 5:58 am

    My mom and I made these for our big family Thanksgiving this year. We only used almonds (pecans were really expensive) and it was delicious!! Everyone loved them for snacking on before dinner. It was tough to lay them out in one layer to cool; some were still touching and stuck together, but we could easily break them apart before putting in bowls around the room. I highly recommend!!

    Reply
  14. Crystal says

    September 28, 2017 at 4:17 am

    Can I sub pumpkin spice for all the spices above? If so how much?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      September 28, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Hi, Crystal! Yes, you can sub pumpkin pie spice. I’ve done it before and used 1 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice. I still like to sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon sugar on the nuts at the end (but, I also have a sweet tooth 😉). Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Lydia says

    October 21, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    Made these last minute for company. They made the house smell wonderful and tasted even better. I did opt for a hint of cinnamon sugar and they were ready to eat in no time at all.
    These are now on my list to give as a holiday gift to friends, thank you for sharing this scrumptious recipe. ❤️

    Reply
  16. donna says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:45 am

    No way to easily print. Huge pics are annoying at best… takes a week just to scroll through the page. If there is a decent recipe too hard to use.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      April 6, 2018 at 12:06 am

      Hi Donna, I work extremely hard to provide people with step-by-step photos and careful detail to ensure the baking process goes smoothly. This is my style, and that is the type of posts you will find here. There are plenty of other sites, such as Food Network and All Recipes that simply give you the recipe if that’s what you’re looking for. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  17. Shell says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    Love how simple this recipe is!! So good too.! The video is super helpful, by the way!

    Reply

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