Slow Cooker Candied Pecans is an easy way to enjoy candied nuts. These pecans are packed with lots of sugar and cinnamon for a great recipe.
Candied Pecans taste amazing and make your house smell wonderful as they cook. The crock pot makes it really simple to make this recipe.
You can make Candied Pecans Stovetop Recipe or Air Fryer Candied Pecans for easy options.
We use these for salad and ice cream toppings, charcuterie or just for snacking. They are absolutely delicious. They are so sweet and decadent.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This easy recipe is so versatile and effortless to make. I like to make a large batch to keep on hand to use all week long.
During the holidays, I often make a double batch. These make great gifts for neighbors and friends. Everyone loves candied pecans.
Candied nuts are pricey to buy so making these at home will save you a lot of money.
Ingredients
- Pecans Halves. This size is easy to snack on.
- Egg White. I use a large egg.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is recommended for the best flavor.
- Brown Sugar. Try Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
- Ground Cinnamon. If you like more or less cinnamon, feel free to adjust the measurements.
- Non Stick Cooking Spray. Don’t skip this step or you will have a mess in the crockpot.
Find the entire ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Nuts. Try using other types of nuts in this recipe. Some ideas include cashews, walnuts, peanuts and almonds.
- Spicy. Change the flavor in this recipe and make sweet and spicy pecans. The extra heat and combination with the sweet is delicious.
Just add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the brown sugar mixture. You can adjust this based on preference and how spicy you like it. - Salted Candied Pecans. While the candied nuts are cooking, sprinkle sea salt on top.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites with the vanilla extract until frothy. This takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2. Then pour the egg white mixture into the pecans until evenly coated in the egg whites.
Step 3. Get out a separate large bowl. Stir together the sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon until combined.
Step 4. Pour this cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of the pecans.
Step 5. Toss so that the pecans are fully coated with the sugar mixture.
Step 6. Prepare the crock pot. Spray with cooking spray.
Step 7. Then add the pecan mixture to the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir every 30 minutes.
Step 8. Stir the water into the crock pot for the last 30 minutes of the cook time. This will help to make the outer shell crunchy.
Step 9. Continue to stir the pecans.
Step 10. Then spread the candied pecans out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow them to cool for 20-30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Snacking. Candied Pecans are delicious served alone as a snack.
- Charcuterie. Add candied nuts to a meat and cheese board. They compliment each other well.
- Oatmeal and Cereal. These sweet and crunch pecans make a delightful topping for oatmeal and cereal. The cinnamon and sugar coating is so tasty.
- Salad. If you like sweet and savory, add a spoonful of candied nuts to your salad. These are really good on spinach salad.
- Ice Cream. Top ice cream with candied pecans for a crunch and sweet treat. We love No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream and Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftover pecans in an airtight container at room temperature. I like to use a mason jar but any container with a tight-fitting lid will work.
The pecans can be stored up to 1 week.
Yes, this is a great way to prolong the shelf life of candied pecans. Allow the nuts to cool completely and place inside a freezer container or bag.
They can be frozen up to 2 months.
Often this is a result of not allowing the nuts time to cool properly before storing. The moisture will form condensation in the container and soften the pecans.
This is an easy problem to prevent. Just allow enough time for the nuts to completely cool.
Pro Tips
- Slow Cooker. I used a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe.
- Crockpot liners. Make clean up a breeze when you use crock pot liners. Just toss and go after cooking for less mess.
- Allow to cool. The pecans need ample time to cool completely. Rushing or skipping this step can result in soft pecans that are not crunchy.
- Prepare the baking sheet. I recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper before placing the pecans to cool. This will help to prevent sticking and also make clean up much easier.
More Slow Cooker Desserts
- Crockpot Peanut Clusters Recipe
- Easy Crockpot chocolate lava cake
- Crock pot chocolate chip cookie cake
- Crock Pot Apple Crisp
Try this recipe today for an easy treat without much work in the slow cooker. Don’t forget to leave a comment and star rating too!
Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 4 cups Pecans Halves
- 1 Large Egg White
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- Non Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites with the vanilla extract until the mixture is combined and frothy (1-2 minutes). Then stir in pecans until they are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Pour this cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of the pecans and toss so that the pecans are fully coated with the sugar mixture.
- Spray the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray and then add the pecan mixture to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Stir the water into the crock pot for the last 30 minutes of the cook time to make the outer shell nice and crunchy.
- Then spread the candied pecans out on a baking sheet and allow them to cool for 20-30 minutes.
- Then the pecans are ready to serve, store or enjoy!
