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Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

by Sarah Olson on November 20, 2019 | Updated November 2, 2020 34 Comments

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Make these Slow Cooker Candied Pecans for gifts or serve at your holiday parties.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

Have you ever made candied pecans? This recipe makes a full 2 pounds of candied pecans, but none will go to waste. They last about a week in an airtight container and make great gifts. I plan to make another batch in a few weeks and mail them along with my gifts for my family in California.

How to make candied pecans in the slow cooker:

The recipe starts with egg whites and vanilla extract and is whisked together until very frothy.

pink bowl with frothy egg white in it.

Then I add this mixture over the pecans and stir until the pecans are well coated with the egg white mixture

pecans being stirred with a green spatula.

Then I pour over the sugar and spices over the wet pecans.

sugar mixture being poured over pecans.

Then it’s time for the slow cooker to “roast” the nuts. I cook the coated pecans for 3 hours on low, stirring every 20 minutes. Doing this keeps them from burning.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

Some recipes call for adding water at the end of the cooking time. I do not do this. I love the way the nuts are at this stage. I think the water is to make them shiny, I think they are perfect as is.

pecans on a wax paper-lined sheet tray. Some pecans in a small green bowl.

I could not stop eating these candied pecans. Especially when I opened the lid every 20 minutes to stir. I think I may have eaten half of them before they were done.

I will be making these again real soon, I need to get another batch in before the holidays are over. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Have a great week.

pecans in green bowl with more pecans in decorative bags in the background.

How long can I store these:

About a week in an airtight container, if they last that long!

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full slow cooker of cooked candied pecans with polka dot napkin on the side.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

5 from 18 votes
Sweet candied pecans that are made in the slow cooker. Perfect for snacking and sharing!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candied pecans
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 lbs. whole pecans
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • In a small bowl whisk the egg whites and vanilla until very frothy, this may take a minute or two. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, stir until combined. Set aside.
  • Put the pecans in a large bowl, pour over the eggs white and vanilla mixture. Stir until the pecans are evenly coated. Pour over the sugar mixture and stir until the pecans are coated.
  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray or coat the bottom and edges with a little oil. Add the sugar coated pecans.
  • Cover. Set the slow cooker to low temperature. Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is done, pour the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Cool for 30 minutes before storing or packaging into bags. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes:

How long can I store these?
Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. 

Nutrition:

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan Baez says

      December 19, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      Hi. Can you use any kind of nut?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 20, 2020 at 10:05 am

        Yes, any nut will work fine.

        Reply
    2. Teri says

      December 16, 2020 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Hello!
      I made these a couple of months ago and they were amazing! I’m making them again today…but now I’m wondering if I’m reading this correctly. Is the sugar 1 and 3/4 cups of each or 3/4 cups of each? I noticed I had ALOT of the loose sugar mixture when I was done the last time. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 16, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        1 and 3/4 cup. 🙂

        Reply
        • Christina E says

          December 20, 2020 at 9:35 am

          I made these today they are amazing

          Reply
    3. Jody Johnston says

      December 8, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Can I make a double batch at one time – would that change the cooking time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 8, 2020 at 10:52 am

        I think the cooking time will remain the same but you will have a hard time fitting and stirring it.

        Reply
    4. Jeannette says

      December 7, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Can i use imitate sugar and imitation brown sugar
      We are trying to cut back on sugar and carbs

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 7, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        It’s hard to say without testing, I apologize.

        Reply
    5. Dorothy Faulcon says

      November 20, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make and taste great

      Reply
    6. Joanne says

      November 16, 2020 at 3:46 am

      Can these be frozen? I want to send some to relatives in the mail so I need them to last more than a week in an airtight container.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 16, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        From what I’m reading on google they will do fine being froze. I hope that helps.

        Reply
    7. Melaine says

      October 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      So how long do you think they would sit in an oven. I work in an upscale restaurant and the baker at work does these in the oven but I never asked him the temp for oven or cooking time. Now that I’m in furlough (2nd time) I haven’t seen him in a few months.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        November 12, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        I spread mine on greased baking sheets and bake 30 minutes at 300 degrees. Stir every 10 minutes.

        Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      September 23, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      looks easy can’t wait to make them

      Reply
    9. Maggie says

      June 19, 2020 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe exactly as written with the exception of nutmeg (because I didn’t have any) and they came out AWESOME! Make sure to stir them every 20 minutes or more, as they do burn easily. Even with lots of stirring I had some of them burn down in the corners, but I just picked them out while they were cooling. Overall it was easy and they taste great with the perfect amount of sweetness. I am going to package them up in small mason jars and give out as Father’s Day gifts this year. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Linkin says

      January 18, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Those are the best pecans I ever have

      Reply
    11. Sam says

      December 4, 2019 at 3:33 am

      5 stars
      I have made these twice for gifts. (The first batch didn’t last long enough to give away!). They are wonderful!

      Reply
    12. Linda says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      How many cups in 2 lb.
      Of pecans

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 10, 2019 at 7:02 pm

        about 8 cups

        Reply
    13. Jan says

      January 8, 2019 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made this this Christmas as somewhat as an afterthought. I should always have such great afterthoughts. They were terrific and everybody loved them. I even loved them and I am not a pecan fan. But just a little information on cooking time. I used a cooker with a lock down top and I think that shortens the cooking time. I guess it holds the heat in better? Anyway, mine were done at 2 1/2 hours. When I tried for the three I started to get some burning.

      Reply
    14. Heather says

      December 11, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      Have you ever tried cashews? Do you think those would turn out good? I see almonds work great too, the pecans came out perfect!

      Reply
      • Sherrie says

        December 16, 2020 at 3:10 am

        Just tried this recipe, made it with pecans and cashews together. Delicious!! Hubby approved!

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          December 16, 2020 at 7:28 am

          Such a great idea Sherrie!

          Reply
    15. Janice Kimball says

      December 2, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Can you use Splenda?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 3, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        I’m unsure how much to use.

        Reply
        • Roddi Jess says

          June 12, 2020 at 12:05 pm

          I use butter and splenda, sometimes with cinnamon to taste, just sprinkle on what you like. They’re wonderful!

          Reply
    16. Kimberly says

      December 1, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Can you make this with Almonds instead? We don’t much care for pecans.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 3, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        Yes, I think almonds would work great.

        Reply
    17. tljjja says

      November 28, 2018 at 6:39 am

      Could you do this with walnuts?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 28, 2018 at 7:34 am

        Yes, I think it would work fine, they may break a part a bit but still would be good.

        Reply
    18. Sheila Hutchinson says

      November 27, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making these with almonds for the past year or more. Takes time but oh so good!!!

      Reply
    19. Rebecca says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Do these end up being super crunchy?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 23, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        Yes, very crunchy.

        Reply

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