Description
These Crockpot Candied Pecans are a delightfully sweet and crunchy snack made easy using a slow cooker. Coated with a flavorful blend of cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla, these nuts develop a perfect caramelized shell that’s ideal for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1.5 Tablespoons Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Egg White
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Water
Main Ingredient
- 4 cups Pecans (or almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon thoroughly. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla extract until the mixture is slightly frothy, which will help the sugar stick to the nuts.
- Coat the Pecans: Spray the inside of a 4.5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the pecans to the slow cooker, then pour the egg white mixture over them. Stir well to ensure all nuts are coated evenly.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture over the coated nuts. Stir thoroughly until the pecans are fully covered with the sugar mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 3 hours. Stir the nuts gently every 20 minutes to promote even cooking and coating.
- Add Water for Crunch: When only 20 minutes remain, add 1/4 cup of water to the crockpot and stir the nuts well. This step helps create a crunchy outer shell on the candied pecans.
- Cool the Nuts: Once cooking is complete, spread the candied pecans out on a cookie sheet to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the coating to harden.
Notes
- Stirring every 20 minutes is crucial to prevent the nuts from burning and to ensure they cook evenly.
- You can substitute pecans with almonds, cashews, or walnuts based on preference.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
- Use cooking spray in the slow cooker to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- The slow cooker size mentioned is 4.5 quarts; adjust ingredients proportionally if using a different size.
