Easy Candied Pecans
These sugary candied cinnamon pecans are so easy to make in your slow cooker, and make a deliciously festive holiday treat!
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together egg whites and vanilla until foamy. In another bowl combine sugars, cinnamon, and salt and stir until all ingredients are mixed well.
- Add pecans to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Next, add cinnamon sugar mixture to the bowl of pecans and toss to coat. Transfer coated nuts to a greased slow cooker.
- Cook nuts on low for 3 1/2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes. After they're done cooking, add water and stir. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet and allow to cool completely (It could take up to an hour or two for all of the sugar to crystalize - don't be afraid to sneak a few!) Store in airtight container.
Notes
Storage: Store in airtight container at room temperature up to one week.
To bake in the oven: Bake on a sheet pan at 300 degrees for about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer the sheet pan to a wire cooling rack and allow the nuts to cool to room temperature (the glaze will thicken as they cool).
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
