Description
This Slow Cooker Candied Mixed Nuts recipe offers a delightful combination of pecans, almonds, peanuts, and cashews coated in a sweet, cinnamon-spiced sugar glaze. Perfect as a snack or party treat, these nuts are slow-cooked to achieve a crunchy, caramelized texture that’s irresistibly delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup cashews
Wet Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Others
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the nuts from sticking and burning.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Nuts: Whisk together the vanilla extract and egg whites until frothy. Add the mixed nuts to the slow cooker and pour the egg white mixture over them. Toss well to coat all nuts evenly.
- Add Sugar and Spices: Combine brown sugar, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the coated nuts and mix thoroughly to ensure a uniform coating.
- Slow Cook the Nuts: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the nuts occasionally to prevent burning and to allow even caramelization.
- Cool the Nuts: Once cooked to a crunchy, golden finish, spread the candied nuts evenly onto a baking sheet to cool completely. This helps them crisp up further.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the candied nuts immediately or store them in an airtight container for later use to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during cooking, about every 30 minutes, to avoid burning and ensure even coating.
- Use a large enough slow cooker to allow for easy stirring and heat circulation.
- These nuts make a great gift when packed in decorative jars or tins.
- Be cautious while handling hot nuts as they will be very sticky and hot right after cooking.
- You can customize this recipe by adding chili powder or cayenne for a spicy twist.
