Crock Pot Candied Pecans are ultra sugary nuts with some cinnamon flavor. They make a great snack or a wonderful addition to a salad.

The slow coker cooks them perfectly so that they get nice and crunchy on the outside and the sugar gets wonderfully caramelized.

These nuts are perfect for holiday gift giving. You can package them in cellophane bags or small mason jars. They make a great addition to a salad (especially a salad with blue cheese) or a Hot Fudge Sundae. They also make a wonderful oatmeal topping.

Use Both Granulated and Brown Sugar

A combination of granulated sugar and light brown sugar gives these pecans some praline flavor. Dark brown sugar can be used instead of light brown.

Note: These are ultra sugary pecans. You can reduce the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar for slightly less sweet nuts.
Make Them Spicy

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for just a little spicy flavor. Increase to 1/2 teaspoon for more substantial heat. Leave the cayenne pepper out if you don’t want them at all spicy.

Recommended Equipment

6-Quart or Larger Slow Cooker- I’ve been really happy with this Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Timer.

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Crock Pot Candied Pecans Recipe Tips

Don’t skip the step of stirring in the 1/4 cup of water the last 20 minutes of cooking. This step helps create a crispy exterior on the pecans.

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