Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

By Kelly Bogard

I love the holidays. The sights and sounds make my days merry and bright. And the aromas! Who can forget about the smells of the holiday. Sweet and spicy smells from the kitchen intermingle with the smells of a cozy, warm fire in the fireplace. Oh, I just melt!

Pecans are a staple for Texans during the holidays. In breads, cakes, cookies, pies…you get the idea. They are an amazing stand-alone treat. This week’s recipe proves it.

For Slow Cooker Candied Pecans, you will need…
5 C. pecan halves
2 egg whites
1 C. granulated sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 C. water
cooking spray

These little candied jewels smell amazing while they are slow roasting. Be prepared to draw a crowd!

First, prepare your slow cooker by spraying with cooking spray and turning on low. Place the pecans in the bottom of the cooker.

Mix the remaining dry ingredients and set aside.

Whisk the egg whites and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture over the pecans, stirring to coat well.

Sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture over the wet pecans and mix until evenly coated.

Cook on low for two and a half hours, stirring every 30 minutes. After the two and a half hours, pour the water onto the hot pecans and stir. This is what gives them the crunch. Cook for 30 minutes more and then remove to cool.

Let dry and cool on parchment or wax paper for approximately 3 to 4 hours before packaging. If you are serving them, you don’t have to wait more than about 20 minutes. That way, they are still warm.

These sweet candies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as gifts for friends and co-workers. We even made these cute tags to attach to your homemade goodies. You can download them here.