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Easy candied pecans made in the slow cooker with sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Make Slow-Cooker Candied Pecans
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • mixing spoon
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 4 cups raw pecan halves
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp water (optional)

Instructions

  • Lightly grease or line the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
  • Add pecans, sugars, and cinnamon to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the pecans and stir until coated.
  • Cook on LOW for 2½–3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • During the last 30 minutes, add water if desired, then spread pecans on parchment to cool.

Notes

Pecans crisp fully after cooling, so allow enough time before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg