Description
These Slow Cooker Candied Cinnamon Pecans are a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for snacking or topping desserts. Slow cooked with a blend of sugars and warm cinnamon, these pecans develop a rich, caramelized coating that’s both crispy and flavorful. Easy to prepare and requiring minimal hands-on time, they make a perfect homemade gift or holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg white (or the egg whites from two small eggs)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
Other
- Vegetable oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare egg white mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla extract together until frothy, about 1-2 minutes. This will help the sugars stick to the pecans.
- Combine pecans and sugars: Add the pecan halves to the bowl with the frothy egg white mixture, then stir in the sugar, light brown sugar, and cinnamon until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Prepare slow cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker (crockpot) with vegetable oil spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook pecans: Transfer the sugar-coated pecans into the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Cook for 3 hours, stirring every hour to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Add water and finish cooking: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, pour in the ¼ cup of water and stir well. This will help dissolve any remaining sugar and enhance the candied coating.
- Cool and crisp: Once cooking is complete, spread the pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer to cool completely. This step helps the pecans develop a crispy exterior as they dry.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to stir the pecans regularly during cooking to prevent them from burning or sticking together.
- Spread pecans out on a baking sheet right after cooking to allow them to crisp fully.
- Store cooled pecans in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- You can adjust the cinnamon amount to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: candied pecans, cinnamon pecans, slow cooker pecans, homemade candied nuts, sweet snack
