Pecans are the star of these 17 mouthwatering recipes, perfect for fall and beyond! Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet like pecan pie or a savory twist like pecan-crusted chicken or fish, this roundup has it all.
These recipes are easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to impress. Discover the delicious versatility of pecans in these must-try dishes, from breakfast treats to decadent desserts.
I always keep a stash of pecans in my freezer, ready to pull out whenever I want a snack or to serve as an appetizer. Packaged in a cute jar, they also make a wonderful hostess gift.
Get ready to elevate your cooking with these Southern nutty delights!
1
Easy Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans Recipe
Whether you’re craving a delicious treat for yourself, looking for an easy gift idea for Valentine’s Day, or need a great holiday gift, this delicious recipe for Chocolate Covered Pecans is the perfect choice.
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2
Easy Sour Cream Apple Bread with Pecans
Easy Sour Cream Apple Bread with Pecans is a simple, homemade, amazing, quick bread loaded with fresh apples, buttery roasted pecans, tangy sour cream, and ground cinnamon.
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3
Roasting Pecans
Roasted pecans, often called the "little black dress of appetizers," are one of the easiest, healthiest, and quickest snacks or appetizers to prepare. Toasting pecans in the oven brings out their natural oils and intensifies their rich, irresistible, nutty flavor.
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4
Pecan Crusted Chicken Recipe with Honey Mustard Sauce
Easy Pecan Crusted Chicken checks all of the boxes! Not only are the chicken breasts tender and juicy, but the crunchy, buttery, pecan coating gives each bite a whole new flavor and texture dimension.
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5
Easy Homemade Pecan Butter Recipe (How to Make)
Creamy Homemade Pecan Butter is a unique nut butter that is as easy to make as delicious. In fact, with only four ingredients, a food processor, and a few minutes, you, too, can make your own preservative-free, smooth, or crunchy pecan nut butter.
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6
Best Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe with Pecans
Discover my delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe featuring sweet strawberries, crunchy roasted pecans, and fresh baby spinach. My irresistible homemade Poppy Seed Dressing adds a touch of magic to this quick, effortless, and guilt-free side dish and makes it a real crowd-pleaser.
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7
Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
One bite of my Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie made without corn syrup, and your taste buds will be swooning with crunchy, sweet, caramelly goodness. Classic and simple, it's a holiday tradition, and it's also one of the easiest homemade pecan custard pies you will ever make!
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8
Quick and Easy Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets Recipe
Pecan-Crusted Fish Fillets cooked to flaky perfection is my new favorite seafood dish. With fresh grouper fillets coated in crunchy, buttery pecans and crispy panko, this easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort.
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9
Easy Apple Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans
These Easy Apple Cranberry Muffins are just the ticket for a quick breakfast on the go, with fresh juicy apples, tart cranberries, and toasted pecans.
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10
Creamy Southern Grape Salad with Pecans
This creamy Southern grape salad is an easy make-ahead potluck favorite made with sweet red and green grapes, tangy cream cheese dressing, and a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. Perfect for Easter brunch, church suppers, and summer cookouts, this classic grape salad recipe comes together in minutes and always disappears quickly.
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11
Creamy Homemade Blue Cheese Spread with Pecans
The Ultimate Blue Cheese Spread with Pecans is the perfect holiday appetizer. I have made this easy appetizer recipe every year now for over 20 years for a special holiday party with girlfriends. I wouldn't think of bringing anything else. It's a long-standing tradition, and who am I to mess with tradition.
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12
Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans
This Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans is incredibly moist, easy to make, and packed with real mashed sweet potatoes and toasted pecans. Made in one bowl with no mixer required, this tender, quick bread stays soft for days and is perfect for brunch, potlucks, gifting, or a cozy afternoon snack.
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13
Best Charleston Chewies Recipe with Brown Butter Recipe
If the words brown butter, brown sugar, pecans, decadently rich, and chewy send you into sensory overload, this easy recipe for Charleston Chewies, also known as Pecan Chews, is the answer to your dessert prayers.
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14
Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole, made with baked sweet potatoes, and topped with pecans and brown sugar, is a rich combination of flavors and textures that is sure to draw rave reviews from everyone.
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15
Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls
Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls are full of creamy, tangy goat cheese sweetened with just a touch of honey and all of this deliciousness is covered with tart cranberries, buttery pecans, fresh herbs and, wait for it, smokey, salty BACON! They are quick, they are easy, and they are impressive!
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16
Easy Homemade Southern Basil Pesto Recipe
This Easy Homemade Southern Basil Pesto recipe takes the traditional basil pesto recipe, which originated in the 16th century in Genoa, Italy, and updates it with a Southern twist; pecans instead of pine nuts.
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17
Georgia Cornbread Cake Recipe
Georgia Cornbread Cake is a funny name for this simple, quirky, old-fashioned cake which is much more like a pecan cake or pecan coffee cake. Contrary to its name, Georgia Cornbread Cake doesn’t contain any cornmeal, and I don’t think it tastes or even looks like cornbread.
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