Description

These slow cooker candied cinnamon pecans are a sweet, crunchy snack bursting with warm cinnamon spice. Effortless to make in your crockpot, they’re perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy snacking all year round.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups pecan halves (about 500g, fresh and unsalted)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, room temperature (or aquafaba for vegan option)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water
Optional: Pinch of nutmeg or allspice

Instructions

Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy but not stiff. Add vanilla extract and whisk again.
Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over pecans and stir gently until all are coated.
Transfer coated pecans to the slow cooker, spreading evenly. Set to low heat.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes with a spatula.
After 2 hours, drizzle water over the pecans and stir again.
Continue cooking for the last hour, stirring once more. Pecans should look glossy and smell fragrant.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour hot pecans onto the sheet, spread into a single layer, and let cool for 30–60 minutes. Break apart any clumps once cooled.
Once completely cool, transfer to airtight containers or gift bags for serving or storage.

Notes

Stir every 45 minutes for even coating and to prevent burning. For vegan, use aquafaba instead of egg white. Let pecans cool completely for maximum crunch. Double the batch for gifting, but avoid overcrowding the slow cooker. Store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 30g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 60
Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 16
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2

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