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Crock Pot Candied Pecans

Crock Pot Candied Pecans are ultra sugary nuts with some cinnamon flavor. They make a great snack or salad addition.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: slow cooker
Servings: 20

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds pecan halves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Place pecans in a greased 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • In a bowl beat the egg whites and vanilla until frothy. Pour on top of pecans and stir.
  • Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne to slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • When there are 20 minutes left, stir in the water.
  • Remove pecans from crock pot and spread out on parchment paper to dry. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Note: You can easily cut this recipe in half and make in a smaller slow cooker.
Be sure to let pecans cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg