Description
Slow Cooker Candied Pecans are a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors, perfectly complemented by a warm cinnamon aroma. This simple recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a crunchy, caramelized snack that’s ideal for holiday gatherings, game nights, or just a well-deserved treat. With minimal effort required, you can whip up these irresistible pecans that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and spread evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring every hour for even coating.
- Once done, spread pecans on parchment paper to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg