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Easy Candied Pecans

These sugary candied cinnamon pecans are so easy to make in your slow cooker, and make a deliciously festive holiday treat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 18IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 18IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.