# Thanksgiving Candied Pecans These Healthy DIY Candied Nuts Capture the Flavors of Fall By M | Published 2015-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-pecans References: [paleomg](http://paleomg.com/thanksgiving-cinnamon-candied-pecans/) & [paleomg](http://paleomg.com) These healthy homemade [candied pecans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pie-cookie) creatively encapsulate all the flavors of the fall season in the decadent candy coating that surrounds the delicious nuts. Unlike the store-bought version, these [nut snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutscom-holiday-snacks) are made from scratch with wholesome ingredients so despite the sweet taste, foodies won't feel guilty munching away at them. Making candied nuts is very simple with the bulk of the work being making the sauce that hardens into a candy shell. The sauce is made using natural sweeteners such as coconut and maple sugar topped with cinnamon, egg whites, water, vanilla and salt to contrast the sugary ingredients. The ingredients are turned into a thick sauce and then poured over the pecans that are baked in the oven. The end result is an aromatic nut snack that is infused with all the [flavors of fall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finishing-sugars) and the holidays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Healthy Snacks:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market DIY healthy snack options, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **Seasonal Flavors:** Disruption potential for food and beverage industry to introduce limited edition seasonal flavored products. - **Natural Sweeteners:** Growing trend of using natural sweeteners in food products, providing an opportunity for companies to develop innovative sweetener alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry can capitalize on the demand for healthier snacks and seasonal flavors. - **Health & Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness industry to promote DIY snack recipes using natural and wholesome ingredients. - **Sweeteners:** Sweetener industry can explore the use of natural sweeteners as a healthier alternative for conventional sugar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinnamon Sugar-Glazed Cashew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-sugar-cashews.md) - [Maple-Spiced Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spiced-nut-mix.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Autumnal Donut-Flavored Cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-apple-cider-donut-cashews.md) - [Cinnamon-Covered Pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderful-pistachios-no-shells-sweet-cinnamon.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Pecans Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecans-cocktail.md) - [Holiday-Themed Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planters-products.md) - [Flavor-Enhancing Snack Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-toppers.md) - [Salty-Sweet Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinnydipped-salty-sweet.md)