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Glass jar filled with slow cooker candied pecans on a white surface, with more sugared pecans scattered nearby.
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Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

Sweet, crunchy, and spiced, these slow cooker candied pecans are an easy holiday treat that double as thoughtful homemade gifts.
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American, South American, Southern U.S.
Keyword slow cooker candied pecans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 491kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Whisk egg white and water until frothy. Add vanilla.
  • Toss pecans with egg white mixture until evenly coated.
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Add to pecans and toss until well coated.
  • Transfer to slow cooker. Cook on low 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving.
  • Store in airtight container up to 1 week.

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Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg