When you think about nuts, pecans aren’t always one of the first that come to mind. But they’re actually packed full to nutrients, from their gut-loving fibre to vitamins for healthy hair skin and nails. Not to mention, they taste amazing and their distinctly waxy-crunch goes perfectly in desserts. On that note, here’s a selection of our favourite recipes that contain this beautiful little nut. From sweet pies and tarts, to cakes, scrolls and friands, try adding pecans into your desserts this weekend.
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Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Full of sweet, nutty goodness.
02
Pecan and spiced apple pull-apart
Pecan and spiced apple pull-apart
Like a spiced apple pie and warm cinnamon roll combined and finished with a sweet caramel sauce.
04
Maple pecan scrolls
Packed full of crunchy, nutty pecans, the sweetness of these fluffy buns are beautiful topped with a sweet maple glaze. Enjoy them warm or cool with a cup of tea or coffee.
06
Triple-choc pecan pie
Chocolate adds depth to the treacly sweetness of traditional pecan pie. Best served warm with a dollop of double cream.
07
Baked apples with butterscotch sauce
Baked apples with butterscotch sauce
Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.
08
Brandied cherry friands
Cherries, pecans and brandy go together beautifully in these popular little cakes.
09
Nutty banana self-saucing pudding
Nutty banana self-saucing pudding
Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.
16
Pecan sour cream cake
For a delicious afternoon tea, serve thick slices of this moist pecan cake with whipped cream.
17
Chocolate pecan bread pudding
Once upon a time, your grandmother made a thrifty bread pudding with leftover bread, and some basic store items. This chocolate pecan bread pudding is something quite, quite different.
18
Banana maple friands
These delectably sticky friands are moist and and incredibly moreish. Enjoy them on their own, or with a generous dollop of thickened cream.
19
Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans
Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans
Any kind of poached or honey-glazed fruit goes well with creamy rice.
20
Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding
Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding
Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.
21
Caramel pecan and date pudding
Caramel pecan and date pudding
This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.
22
Pecan caramel slice
The rich combination of nuts and caramel on a biscuit base makes an ideal companion for your morning cuppa.
23
Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans
Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans
With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.
25
Pecan and chocolate brownies
Nutty brownies are the best brownies, and these pecan and chocolate brownies are right at the top of the pile. Pecans mild flavour and soft texture makes them ideal for baking.
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Chocolate, pecan and raisin scrolls
Chocolate, pecan and raisin scrolls
These indulgent chocolate scrolls are studded with crunchy pecans and sweet raisins, using the same basic mixture for our hot cross buns recipe. The addition of melted chocolate puts a fun twist on this Easter classic.
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Caramel apple and pecan crumble
Caramel apple and pecan crumble
This crunchy apple crumble is heavenly served with runny cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
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Butterscotch pecan cheesecake
This decadent cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling with roasted pecans and a sweet butterscotch topping. Delicious with a glass of cold milk.
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Pecan slice
Sweet, chewy, chocolately and nutty – this divine pecan slice is perfect served with a freshly brewed cup of coffee for a decadent morning or afternoon treat.
