Candied Pistachios (4 Ingredients!)

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Plate of crispy homemade candied pistachios

Pistachios are good, but candied pistachios?! VERY good. They’re the ultimate sweet, nutty, versatile topping for everything from salads to sorbets.

Bonus? This version is naturally sweetened and requires just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes. Let us show you how it’s done!

Pistachios, salt, vanilla, coconut sugar, and maple syrup

These SIMPLE candied pistachios begin with tossing raw pistachios with maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Maple syrup and coconut sugar combine to create the perfect amount of sauciness and natural sweetness, while vanilla gives the flavor a little nuance.

Stirring together pistachios with maple syrup and coconut sugar

An optional pinch of sea salt gives these candied pistachios a subtly salty touch that brings things up a notch!

Bowl with pistachios coated in a maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla glaze

Next, we spread them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup) and ensure the pistachios are touching to create a crunchy “brittle” effect. After a quick trip into the oven, they’re fragrant (mmm, caramel!), lightly bubbling, and a little darker.

The hardest part is saved for last: letting them cool completely so they harden and become ready to break up into pieces!

Freshly baked candied pistachios on a parchment-lined baking sheet

We hope you LOVE these candied pistachios! They’re:

Nutty
Sweet
Crunchy
Quick & easy
Naturally sweetened
& SO versatile!

We made these candied pistachios to go along with our Easy Apricot Sorbet (No-Churn!), but they’re also a delicious topping for ice cream and salads.

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Holding up a cluster of candied pistachios above a jar with more of them

Candied Pistachios (4 ingredients!)

Naturally sweetened candied pistachios in just 20 minutes with 4 ingredients! Oh-so versatile and perfect for topping everything from salads to sorbets.
Author Minimalist Baker
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 (~2 Tbsp servings)
Course Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 2-3 weeks

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup raw unsalted pistachios
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (162 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To a small mixing bowl, add the pistachios, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt (optional). Stir well to combine, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Push the pistachios together on the baking sheet so they are all touching (but remain in one even layer). Bake for 10-14 minutes, until fragrant, lightly bubbling, and darkened in color.
  • Remove the pistachios from the oven and let cool completely before breaking up into clumps/individual nuts and roughly chopping, if desired.
  • Enjoy them on salads, ice cream, sorbet, and more! Leftovers keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for 1 month or longer.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 5 servings)

Serving: 1 (two-tablespoon) serving Calories: 133 Carbohydrates: 14.9 g Protein: 3.3 g Fat: 7.5 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.8 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 2 mg Potassium: 195 mg Fiber: 1.7 g Sugar: 10.9 g Vitamin A: 14 IU Vitamin C: 0.9 mg Calcium: 29 mg Iron: 0.6 mg

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  1. Christi Worley says

    Hi! Oh my goodness the taste is amazing. My candy coating didn’t set all the way though, even after refrigerating the pan. Any suggestions? I definitely want to try again!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Christi, we’d suggest cooking for slightly longer to see if that helps. Let us know!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Eden, we’ve gotten them from Natural Grocers and Sprouts. They’re also available on Nuts.com. Hope that helps!