Description
These Slow Cooker Candied Pecans are a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for snacking or gifting. The pecans are coated in a mixture of sugars and cinnamon, then slow cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- Prepare Pecans: In a bowl, mix pecans, egg white, and vanilla extract.
- Coat with Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add in the pecans mixture and toss until coated.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Grease slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add pecan mixture and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and Serve: Spread pecans on parchment paper to cool. Enjoy as a snack or topping for desserts.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the pecans occasionally while cooking to ensure even coating.
- You can customize the flavor by adding spices like nutmeg or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg