Chocolate dipped Pecans | Chocolate covered Pecans

Chocolate dipped pecans is a uber cool super easy holiday snack. It is easy to make with just two ingredient and makes a lovely edible gift.

A vegan and gluten free , easy to make chocolate treats. They are vegan , gluten free and perfect for Paleo too. Do we need more reason to try this yummy edible goodness ? Pecan and chocolate are just perfect together they make a lovely chocolate covered nuts recipe

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• Homemade chocolate covered pecans
• Ingredients
• How to Melt Chocolate
• Instant Pot Method
• Tips for Melting Chocolate
• FAQ's
• How to prepare Chocolate dipped Pecans
• Tips & Variations
• Storing Suggestions
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Homemade chocolate covered pecans

A vegan and gluten free edible gift for Christmas. Just 2 ingredient and you get a edible snack ready in no time. This makes a ideal last minute snack for the Christmas party. I prefer packing this in a gift pack and treating my friends during Christmas. Pecans Chocolate is a yummy low carb snack for Christmas and makes a delicious treat.

My honey roasted Almonds , Chocolate Almonds and Candied Pecans too serve the purpose. Makes an ideal assorted gift box with this crunchy goodies.

Ingredients

Chocolate - Use any cooking chocolate it can be semi sweet , bitter or milk chocolate. My personal favorite is dark chocolate. You may also try chocolate chips or Melting wafers.

Pecans - Use good quality fresh Pecans. Use either roasted Pecans or Normal Pecans. Roasted Pecans give a yummy crunchy snack.

Sea salt - Adding sea salt is totally optional but it gives a nice taste with chocolate. I personally love them. You may sprinkle a small pinch on top of the pecans immediately after dipping in chocolate.

How to Melt Chocolate

We can melt chocolate in various ways. You can use the popular double boiler method , you can melt in microwave and, infact you can use your Instant Pot.

Double Boiler Method

For melting chocolate in a double boiler method. Heat a sauce pan with water bring the water to a boil and then simmer. Now place a heat safe bowl on top and add in the chocolate.

Stir gently as the chocolate starts melting. Make sure your bowl on top do not touch the water. The steam from the water helps in melting the chocolate.

This is one of the safest method and this prevents your chocolate from burning too. If you do not have an Instant Pot you can definitely try this version for melting chocolate.

Microwave Method

Add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 min. After 1 min stir and put the chocolate back to the microwave for 30 secs. Continue this until the chocolate melts completely. Make sure your microwave is in a low power to prevent burning.

Instant Pot Method

Turn on the Instant Pot in saute mode and add 1 cup of water to the inner steel pot. Bring the water to boil. Once the water starts boiling , Press cancel button and then press the keep warm button.

Now place a heat safe bowl on top of the Instant Pot and add in the chocolate. Stir gently as the chocolate starts to melt. Make sure your Instant pot is in keep warm mode till you finish dipping the Pecans in the chocolate

I personally feel this is the safest method to melt chocolate as we work on the keep warm mode and its easy to handle. There is no fear of the chocolate getting burnt.

Tips for Melting Chocolate

• Never ever add water as you melt the chocolate. Chocolate will not coat the objects and it behaves differently if you add water. (I have personally experienced this and laughed at me for spoiling the chocolate)
• Always use equal sized chocolate pieces as you melt. This helps the chocolate melt evenly.

FAQ's

How do u toast pecans ?
You can toast the pecans in stovetop or in Oven. If toasting in stove top heat a pan and add the pecans. Roast in a low flame for 8 - 10 mins. Else spread the pecans in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake them at 356 F for 15 mins. Make sure you flip them half way.

How to make chocolate covered nuts at home
You may also fully coat the pecans in chocolate and make chocolate covered pecans.

How to make chocolate coated nuts ?
You can check my Chocolate Almonds recipe . Use any nuts as you prefer. Pecans, Brazil nuts, Walnuts goes very well in that recipe.

How to prepare Chocolate dipped Pecans

Double Boiler Method

In a sauce pan add water and bring it to a boil . Now place a heat safe bowl on top pf the sauce pan and add in the chocolate.

Make sure the bowl do not touch the water.

Slowly chocolate starts to melts.

When the chocolate is melted half way you may switch off the flame. Chocolate melts in the residual heat. Easy melted chocolate with the Double boiler method.

Instant Pot Method

Switch on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Add in 1 cup water to the inner steel pot. Wait till the water comes to a boil.

Now press the cancel button and then press the keep warm button.

Place a heat proof bowl that fits on top of the Instant pot. (I dint have a big bowl so placed a steel wire mesh and then my bowl on top of that). Add in 200gm of dark chocolate.

Slowly the chocolate starts melting. Stir gently until the chocolate is completely melted.

Chocolate Dipped Pecans

Now dip half of the Pecan in the melted chocolate.

Line the chocolate dipped pecans in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You may sprinkle little sea salt too on the chocolate

Let the pecans rest for 1 hour in room temperature or in the fridge. Let them dry completely.

The best Chocolate covered Pecans are now ready to munch on.

Tips & Variations

• Instead of Pecans , you may try out other nuts like Walnuts , Cashew or Almonds. Or even fruits like Strawberry or Orange goes well.
• Perfect for gifting.
• You may flavor the chocolate with Cinnamon , pumpkin spice or rose water as you prefer.
• You can also use roasted Pecans. It gives a yummy crunchy treats.
• White chocolate covered pecans - Instead of dark chocolate you may also use white chocolate.
• Vegan chocolate Pecans - For a vegan version you may use dairy free chocolate

Storing Suggestions

You can store them in air tight container upto 3 weeks. I perfecting storing them in fridge for a longer shelf life.

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.