Slow cooker candied pecans are an awesome homemade treat. Fresh pecans coated in a crunchy layer of sweet goodness make for absolute snacking perfection!
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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.
📃Shopping list
You will need the following ingredients:
- pecans
- melted butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- corn syrup
- vanilla extract
- one large egg white
- parchment paper or slow cooker liner (optional but recommended for easier clean up)
- non-stick spray
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!
🥣How To Make Crockpot Candied Pecans
- 🥄To start, line your slow cooker with either parchment paper or a slow cooker liner. If you don't plan to line your slow cooker, be sure to spray it liberally with a non-stick cooking spray or oil. This will make clean up much easier.
- 🥄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, remove from slow cooker. Lay the nuts on a flat counter (on parchment paper or foil) and separate them, allowing them to cool individually.
- 🥄Final step: Devour!
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🍽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!
📖 Recipe
Lazy Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
Equipment
- 3.5 quart of larger slow cooker
- Spoon to stir
- wire whisk
- parchment paper (or slow cooker liner)
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- line slow cooker with parchment paper or slow cooker liner. If not using, be sure to grease or spray your slow cooker liberally with a non-stick agent of some sort.
- melt 4 tablespoon salted butter (can be done in slow cooker, microwave or stove top)
- in a separate bowl, beat 1 egg white until frothy
- add 4 cups pecans to egg white and stir until coated
- add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup brown sugar to nut mixture and mix well
- mix 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon corn syrup and melted butter mixture together and stir into nut mixture
- spread mixture evenly throughout crockpot
- cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so
- remove hot nuts from the slow cooker and lay them on a flat surface on top of parchment paper. Separate nuts and allow to cool so they won't get stuck in clumps,
Notes
Nutrition
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