Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
85 CommentsUpdated Jun 04, 2026
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Sweet, cinnamon-sugar-coated pecans made in the crockpot are perfect for snacking, gifting, or enhancing dishes like salads and desserts. These slow cooker candied pecans are worth the effort!
If you love a slow cooker candy recipe you may want to try my easy crockpot peanut clusters or slow cooker Christmas candy.
Why this recipe works
Candied pecans are irresistibly crunchy, coated in a rich cinnamon-sugar blend. This recipe yields a generous 2 pounds, but they’ll disappear quickly! Using a crockpot allows you to effortlessly make a large batch, perfect for sharing.
Stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for about a week and make excellent holiday gifts that also ship well. I couldn’t stop snacking on them, especially when stirring every 20 minutes. I’m pretty sure I ate half before they were even done!
I’ll definitely be making these again soon, hoping to squeeze in another batch before the holidays end.
What you need:
- Pecans: Pecan Halves work best for this recipe. If you have extra pecans, make my slow cooker turtles.
- Egg whites: To get the sugars to turn into a glaze and stick to the pecans, you must use egg whites.
- Sugars and Spices: Brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Also, vanilla extract is used.
- {The full recipe is in the recipe card below the photos}
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.
- Then I add this mixture over the pecans and stir until the pecans are well coated with the egg white mixture.
- Then I pour over the sugar and spices over the wet 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. 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!
Serving Suggestions
- These make fantastic snacks on their own—we love packing them in lunches or setting them out for parties.
- They’re also perfect for adding to a charcuterie board, adding a delightful homemade touch!
- Crockpot candied pecans make lovely gifts; simply place them in small bags and tie them with festive ribbons. These also travel well for sending in holiday boxes to families in other states.
- You can also use them as a topping for salads, yogurt, or even hot fudge sundaes (try my easy hot fudge recipe).
Recipe FAQs
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 and sticky, I think they are perfect as is.
About a week in an airtight container, if they last that long! You can even freeze these, though they get a little sticky if you do.
Other Slow Cooker Desserts and Snacks:
- Slow Cooker Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters
- Slow Cooker Chex Mix
- Slow Cooker Candied Almonds
- Slow Cooker Peanut Clusters
- Easter Peanut Clusters
- Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
- Slow Cooker His and Hers Cobbler
- Easy Pecan Pie in the Crockpot
Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
How to Video
Equipment
- hand mixer for beating egg whites
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 lbs. Pecan Halves, unsalted
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!
Sarah’s Notes
- These make fantastic snacks on their own—we love packing them in lunches or setting them out for parties.
- They’re also perfect for adding to a charcuterie board, adding a delightful homemade touch!
- Crockpot candied pecans make lovely gifts; simply place them in small bags and tie them with festive ribbons. These also travel well for sending in holiday boxes to families in other states.
- You can also use them as a topping for salads, yogurt, or even hot fudge sundaes.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
These are a new holiday favorite! I had to pass on the recipe so family members we gave them to for Christmas could make more for themselves after finishing them! Yummy!
We love this too! We made a big batch for ourselves and it lasted a few weeks in a jar.