These Pecan Caramel Clusters are an easy to make decadent sweet treat. Freshly roasted pecans are combined with a praline caramel, served up as bite-size clusters of deliciousness. They’re made with healthy sugar-free ingredients that are low in carbs and can be enjoyed without the guilt.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Caramel Pecan Clusters Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Sugar-Free Pecan Caramel Clusters
• 🔪 How do I make home-made pecan clusters?
• 💡 Tips for Making Caramel Pecans
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Are pecan and caramel good together?
• How long do pecan clusters last?
• What spice goes best with pecans?
• Can I make candied pecans without cinnamon?
• Are pecan clusters gluten free?
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❤️ Why You'll Love This Caramel Pecan Clusters Recipe

• Freshly roasted and chopped pecans
• Mixed into a quick and easy praline caramel sauce
• Made into bite-size clusters
• Quick and easy to make
• Better than store bought candy, and no unhealthy additives
• Sugar-free, low carb and kid friendly

If you’re looking for an alternative to store bought sugary caramel candies, you’re going to love these Pecan Clusters. This easy recipe uses all sugar-free healthy ingredients, to keep the carbs low without sacrificing decadence. 

This caramel pecan candy recipe rivals any store bought candy that claims to be healthy, but are loaded with additives that are just as bad as sugar. These pecan pralines are made with monk fruit/allulose, so they won’t spike your blood sugar and tastes every bit as good as the traditional version.

They’re incredibly quick and easy to make, and they’ll keep for months in the freezer, so you’ll always have some on hand for when cravings hit. They’re also great to give as gifts to anyone trying to eat healthy and watch their sugar intake, especially during the holidays.

🛒 Ingredients for Sugar-Free Pecan Caramel Clusters

• Pecans
• Heavy cream
• Monk fruit/allulose
• Brown monk fruit/allulose
• Butter
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Saucepan
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Silicone mini muffin pan

🔪 How do I make home-made pecan clusters?

Toast the pecans in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.

Allow to cool slightly before chopping in small pieces. While the pecans are roasting, you can make the praline caramel sauce.

Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat, then once melted, add in the sweeteners and heavy cream.

Stir to combine, then simmer on low heat for 8 minutes, making sure to stir often.

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped toasted pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract.

Spoon the mixture into a silicone mini muffin pan or mini muffin pan with silicone liners.

You should get 20 clusters in total.

Freeze for at least 1-2 hours or until fully set.

💡 Tips for Making Caramel Pecans

• Don’t skip roasting the pecans, as roasting them helps to give them much more flavor. It’s an extra step that won’t cost you any extra time, as you can make the praline caramel sauce while the pecans are roasting in the oven.
• Watch the sauce closely while it’s simmering and keep the heat low. Be sure to stir it often to prevent it from burning.
• Try to use a silicone mini muffin pan if you can or the mini silicone liners to help prevent them from sticking and they will pop right after once they’re set. Alternatively, you can use spoon out bite-size clumps onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in the freezer until ready to enjoy. Then take them out 5 minutes before you’re ready to serve and they will soften up.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• This is not a recipe that you’ll want to swap out the sweeteners and I’ll explain why.  If you use any erythritol-based sweetener, the praline caramel sauce will harden pretty quickly. The reason being that erythritol crystalizes, where monk fruit/allulose does not. Now if that’s all you have on hand, you can still use it in this recipe, but you won’t get the same chewy consistency. Instead they will harden in the fridge (no need to freeze them) and you will need to work quickly to spoon out the clusters. The flavors will still be great, just a very different texture, they’ll be more crisp verses chewy. If you are fine with that, then go for it!
• If you love chocolate (who doesn’t!?) you can drizzle some melted sugar-free chocolate over the tops. Allow the clusters to set first, then melt a small amount of coconut oil and some SF chocolate chips in the microwave.  Stir and drizzle over the tops and place back in the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden. Another idea is you can dip half of the clusters in the chocolate. Milk, dark or even white chocolate will all work well.
• If you like coconut, you can add in a small amount of coconut extract (a little goes a long way) maybe ¼ teaspoon or so, and some unsweetened shredded coconut that you can toast for a few minutes before adding it in.
• This same recipe can be made with walnuts, peanuts or cashews if that’s what you have on hand or prefer.  Just make sure you toast them first, then chop into small pieces.
• You can also add in some sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.

Are pecan and caramel good together?

They're a great combination, used a lot in candy, pies and tarts, especially around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

How long do pecan clusters last?

I like to store mine in the freezer so they retain their shape and also last for many months.

What spice goes best with pecans?

Cinnamon and nutmeg are the favorite warm spices that go perfectly with pecans. I use cinnamon in this Pecan Pie Cheesecake and the flavors are amazing!

Can I make candied pecans without cinnamon?

Sure you can, but honestly I wouldn't omit the cinnamon and it's just enough to enhance the flavors, but not too much that it overpowers the pecans.

Are pecan clusters gluten free?

Yes, they sure are, as well as sugar-free and low in carbs.

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