Slow cooker candied pecans are an awesome homemade treat. Fresh pecans coated in a crunchy layer of sweet goodness make for absolute snacking perfection!

top view of pecans in a round white bowl on a black table

Candied nuts of any sort can transport you to so many different places. A busy city street, a county fair, a ball game or even a seaside boardwalk. Anywhere that you might find a vendor freshly roasting nuts by the bagful.

This recipe allows you to recreate the feelings conjured up by these places, right in your own kitchen.

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📃Shopping list
🥣How To Make Crockpot Candied Pecans
🍽Serving suggestions
Storing
😉Hints and Hacks
📖 Recipe

The good news is that these easy candied nuts involve very little effort! The bad news is that they smells so good while they are cooking, it is almost torture waiting for them to be finished!

round white bowl of nuts next to two round white bowls with colorful candy

📃Shopping list

You will need the following ingrediants:

pecans
melted butter
sugar
brown sugar
corn syrup
vanilla extract
one large egg white
parchment paper or slow cooker liner (optional)
non-stick spray

🥣How To Make Crockpot Candied Pecans

🥄To start, line your slow cooker with either parchment paper or a slow cooker liner.

🥄Next, you will need to use a wire whisk to beat the egg white until frothy. Add the nuts into the frothy egg white and toss until nuts are fully coated.

🥄Add the sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup and vanilla to the nut mixture and stir well to thoroughly mix. Place the nut mixture into your slow cooker and spread the mixture evenly around the pot.

🥄Cover and cook on low, stirring every 30 minutes or so. When cooking is finished, lay the nuts on a flat counter (on parchment paper) and separate them, allowing them to cool individually.

🥄Final step: Devour!

If you love this recipe, please let me know in the comment section below!

3 different sized round bowls on a marble surface each containing different ingredients that will be mixed together

🍽Serving suggestions

Just eat them! Literally - stuff them into your mouth by the handful!
Serve on top of ice cream!
Use as a topping for french toast or pancakes
Use in baked goods such, such as banana bread for an extra sweet surprise!
Mix them into yogurt.
Ust as an amazing topping for your morning oatmeal!

If you have other ways you love to enjoy this snack, please share in the comments section below!

Storing

Store candied pecans in an airtight container or bag. They will last for a few weeks this way. To extend their life even longer, store in the refrigerator.

To extend their life even longer, store your pecans in the freezer. They will stay good for 2-3 months this way.

😉Hints and Hacks

This is a fun treat to make with kids! Not many steps involved, but it requires just enough measuring and mixing to make it educational and fun - and, of course, delicious! Just remember, the nuts will be hot when they are finished cooking and will require the help of an adult.
These nuts make great homemade gifts to share with friends and family. I love wrapping them up in a canning jar or cute basket with a bow! A great, economical and thoughtful holiday gift!
Although any vanilla extract will work, there is just something about the aroma of pure vanilla extract and the amazing flavor it adds.
I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. This is, of course, an optional step. I purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.
In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!