Candied pecans in a crockpot are a delicious way to enjoy nuts with the light flavor of cinnamon and vanilla all wrapped in the brown sugar. And candied pecans are not only so easy to make, but also are fantastic year round to bring a little crunch to a salad or sweet fruit as a delightful topping.
You can also try this oven baked candied pecans recipe if you prefer something quicker!
Candied Pecans (Brown Sugar)
Its true that you can make candied pecans right on the stovetop or candied pecans in an oven but I love making them in a slow cooker. I have a bad habit of burning things that lie in sugar and putting them right in a crockpot (Slow cooker) makes sure they are perfect every time.
Of course candied pecans are most well known for the Halloween through Christmas holidays, but don’t discount making a batch and sealing for salads too! Plus, you can just devour them watching your favorite Netflix show as they make a super addictive snack. Is this the best candied pecans recipe? I happen to think so and its also my favorite way to make them!
- 4 cups raw pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
You also need a crockpot
! Here is one (I own) and I really like.
These pecans are fantastic in several desserts like homemade chocolate fudge or as a crunchy topping in things like ambrosia salad, Watergate salad, and Hawaiian cheesecake salad!
How to make Candied Pecans
Grease a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add pecans to crock.
Add egg white to a mixing bowl and beat until foamy.
Pour onto pecans and mix well to evenly coat.
Add sugars, cinnamon and vanilla and to slow cooker and mix well to evenly coat.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and heat on low for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
Stir every hour. After 2 hours, mix well and add water.
Remove from crock and spread onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper in a single layer. Cool on a baking sheet.
Once cool, break apart any pecans and enjoy.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes 4 cups.
Use for praline candies, fudge, salads, gifts, and oh so much more!
Crockpot Candied Pecans
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- How to make Candied Pecans
- Grease a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add pecans to crock.
- Add egg white to a mixing bowl and beat until foamy.
- Pour onto pecans and mix well to evenly coat. Add sugars, cinnamon and vanilla and to slow cooker and mix well to evenly coat.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and heat on low for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir every hour. After 2 hours, mix well and add water.
- Remove from crock and spread onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper in a single layer. Cool on a baking sheet.
- Once cool, break apart any pecans and enjoy.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Makes 4 cups.
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