Easy Crockpot Candied Pecans Recipe {Video} (2024)

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Crockpot Candied Pecans are an easy DIY Holiday Gift, Snack or treat! These cinnamon sugar-coated pecans cook in the slow cooker so they are flavorful and taste amazing.

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Crockpot Candied Pecans

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You all know I love my Crock Pot! I love how quick, easy and tasty dishes are with the Crock Pot. Today I am in LOVE with this Crock Pot Cinnamon Pecan recipe. Oh my goodness these are amazing.

I made these as DIY Christmas gifts for John's Mom and Grandmother. After making them I wasn't sure I was going to have enough to get in their packages. John absolutely loved these cinnamon sugar pecans and every time I turned around he was walking by "taste testing" another handful to make sure they were all good. I was able to package some up for John's Mom and she told me they were amazing and asked when was the next batch is being made.

These Crock Pot Cinnamon Pecans are crazy easy to make! If you are hosting a holiday event these would be perfect to make! They make the house smell amazing and you have a great snack for your guests that is sure to go over amazingly!

Before I forget to tell you...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

I know that this time of year can get a bit crazy and we all start to feel like we are not getting enough done. Please know that you are AMAZING and are rocking it!

Make sure you check out our favoriteKrumkake recipe! It is my favorite holiday treat!

This Holiday Simmering Potpourri in the crockpot is a great way to make your house smell amazing while preparing for holiday parties and guests!

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Can you tell I like baking with different types of nuts especially around the holidays. LOL!

Ingredients needed to make Cinnamon Candied Pecans

  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • White
  • Vanilla
  • Pecans
  • Water

Equipment Needed

Crockpot - We suggest using a crockpot that has a digital timer that automatically switches the slow cooker to warm after a set amount of time. This helps make sure your dinner cooks perfectly and you don't have to stress about what time it is going to be done.

Parchment Paper

Baking Sheets - We are huge fans of these baking sheets with sides. You don't have to worry the candied pecans are going to slide right off.

Large Mixing Bowl - We are big fans of this glass batter bowl that has a handle. It makes it easy to mix ingredients and keeps the mixing bowl steady on the counter.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray before adding in the pecans.

The water that gets added at the last 30 minutes makes the candied sugar and cinnamon crisp up and makes it crunchy. If you want to see the sugar and cinnamon parts like the photo you can skip this step.

You will want to set reminders to stir every 20 minutes to make sure the nuts do not stick together. I used a wooden spoon or spatula to easily move them around in the crockpot.

Spreading the pecans out over parchment paper is a great way to let them cool off and completely dry so they don't clump together when you package them.

These cinnamon candied pecans package up so cute in a mason jar with a ribbon and cute labels.

This recipe can be doubled but you will want to make sure that you have space to easily stir the pecans so they don't clump. It may be easier to do multiple batches.

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Crock Pot Cinnamon Candied Pecans

Easy to make homemade slow cooker Cinnamon Candied Pecans in the crockpot. These make an amazing holiday diy gift.

4 from 5 votes

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Servings: 12

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Mix together sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl

  • In a separate bowl whisk together the egg white and vanilla until frothy. Add the pecans and coat thoroughly

  • Add the Cinnamon sugar mixture to pecans and thoroughly coat pecans

  • Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Pour in pecan mixture

  • Cook for 3-4 hours, stir every 20 minutes, making sure everything is coated

  • During the last 20 minutes pour ¼ cup of water over the pecans and stir

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread pecans on the paper to cool.

Kitchen Tools

  • Slow cooker

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Cinnamon Candied Pecans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 35mg2%

Potassium 141mg4%

Carbohydrates 47g16%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 44g49%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 15IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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These Crockpot Candied Pecans were first shared on November 30, 2013. Updated on April 16, 2020

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Comments

  1. Michelle

    If you double or triple this recipe does it take longer to cook? Also do you add 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 water depending on batch number?

    Reply

  2. Tj

    Don't add the water. Nuts are completely ready after three hours. If you add water in most cases the sugar Carmelizes and turns the nuts black and a goer mess. Some even burn.

    Reply

  3. Artena Douglas

    So add the brown sugar mixture to the nuts and egg whites?

    Reply

  4. Marlena

    I am making these tomorrow for my husband. he's going to be so amazed I can't wait;)

    Reply

  5. Moya

    Can you use almonds?

    Reply

  6. BARBARA BARNETT

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    Crock Pot Chinnamon Pecans are wonderful!!

    Reply

    • Tammilee

      So glad you enjoyed them!!!!

      Reply

  7. Kiki2brea

    After reading the reviews, I was apprehensive about trying these. However, I did a little research of similar recipes & it appears the time shown for cooking after adding the water is a bit short. I experimented w/ cooking until the water had cooked down (approximately 45 mins.) & the pecans came out delicious & looking like the ones pictured.

    Reply

  8. Michelle

    Easy Crockpot Candied Pecans Recipe {Video} (9)
    Loved these, amazing!

    Reply

  9. kathleen

    I made a double batch of this recipe and the nuts got awful!!!!! I ended up washing then nuts off so I would lose 6 cups of pecans.

    Reply

  10. kathleen

    Made a double recipe of these nuts. The nuts got awful!! Watched very closely, stirred every 20 minutes, did not leave the kitchen for 3 hours. I ended washing off the 6 cups of nuts so I would not lose the nuts. Wonder if anyone else had trouble?

    Reply

  11. Ashley

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    Mine did not turn out like this at all mine are mostly liquid sugar. What did i do wrong? ?

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    • Alyssa

      Mine came out the same way

      Reply

    • Michelle

      Ashley,
      When I measured my brown sugar i packed it in. I had medium eggs, so I used two egg whites, and made sure they were good and frothy. After i added the water, mine were sticky. They were like a thick syrup. I let them dry on parchment paper overnight and they are amazing thus morning.

      Reply

  12. LW

    Do you put lid on crock pot while pecans cook???

    Reply

    • Tammilee

      Hi, I did put the lid on to hold the heat in.

      Reply

  13. andrea

    Hi! about how much does this make?

    Reply

    • Tammilee

      Hi, It makes 3 cups of cinnamon coated pecans.

      Reply

  14. Awes

    At what temperature should these cook?

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    • Tammilee

      Hi, These cook on low for 3-4 hours.

      Reply

      • Jennifer

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        HI,

        The top of your recipe says cook for 3 hours. The bottom says cook for 3-4 hours. How do I know how long the nuts need? The water needs to be added 30 minutes before the end, but is that at @.5 hours or 3.5 hours?

        Thanks,
        Jennifer

        Reply

  15. Nancy A.

    This will be a great gift for my neighbor! They look so delicious. Love all your crock pot recipes! Keep them coming, I use my crock pot a lot and they are such a great convenience!!

    Reply

  16. Chrysa

    These look awesome!! I need to make these for my salads.

    Reply

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Easy Crockpot Candied Pecans Recipe {Video} (2024)

FAQs

Why are my candied pecans soggy? ›

If your candied pecans are soft, it is likely because the sugar syrup coating has not completely hardened. The syrup may still be wet, or it may have started to crystalize. If the syrup is still wet, you can try putting the nuts in the oven for a few minutes to help the syrup harden.

How do you keep candied pecans from sticking together? ›

Under-cooking the pecans is the likely cause of stickiness, but the risk is low when they're oven-baked. After the sugar-coated nuts have darkened and turned very fragrant, about 20 minutes in the oven, stir the pecans and separate any pieces that have stuck together. Continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Do pecans soften when cooked? ›

Throw all of your pecans in a sauce pan, and pan-fry for about 2 minutes. This will soften the pecans, and really accentuate the nutty flavor.

Why didn't my pecan candy harden? ›

If you beat too long, the candy will seize and start to crumble. If you don't beat it long enough, then pralines won't set properly and will stay soft and sticky.

How to make candied pecans less sticky? ›

Pecans too sticky: If your nuts are still sticky after cooling, heat your oven to 325° F and bake for 5 to 10 minutes to help harden the candy coating.

Should I soak pecans before baking? ›

Wet pecans allow the salt to stick easily to the nuts. Plus, soaking nuts helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors, which can harm your digestion, and reduce phytates, which decrease nutrient absorption. Just submerge your nuts in water while the oven is heating up and you'll be good to go.

How long to soak pecans before eating? ›

Preparation:
  1. Place the pecans and salt in a large glass or stainless steel bowl along with 8 cups of water. The pecans will swell during the soaking process, so you want enough water to keep them covered.
  2. Leave them on the counter to soak for 4-8 hours. ...
  3. After they are done soaking, drain and rinse in a colander.

Should you wash pecans before you crack them? ›

Don't wash pecans. Don't run water over them or even use a damp towel to clean them. Especially in-shell pecans.

How do you know when pecans are done? ›

Bake until the nuts are fragrant and a deeper shade of brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the nuts halfway through. Keep a close eye on them, since they can easily burn.

Why do you soak pecans in water? ›

"Essential nutrients like iron, protein, calcium, and zinc are better absorbed by the body when you soak the nuts. The water removes the phytic acid present in acids which causes indigestion. So, soaking nuts helps in digesting them properly and reaping the benefits of these nutrients.

Why do my pecans taste bad? ›

Nuts with higher fat content, like walnuts and pecans can also go rancid after a few months if stored at too warm a temperature. If you notice that your nuts have taken on a noticeably bitter, sour flavor, they may have entered this unfortunate phase.

Why are my pecans mushy? ›

Humidity above these values can cause kernel molding and pecan texture deterioration (pecans become soft and rubber-like), whereas lower humidities will cause excessive drying. In-shell pecan kernels will darken under high humidity as a result of the tannic acid being dissolved from the shell lining.

How do you fix soggy nuts? ›

Spread the stale snacks out on a cookie sheet and place in a 350o F oven. Let them bake for about 10 minutes and then remove from the oven and let cool completely. Once cooled the snacks should be crispy and refreshed. You can use this method with fresh nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc.

How do you dry wet pecans? ›

Pecans often contain excessive moisture when they first fall. The nuts should be dried before they are put in storage. Drying can usually be accomplished by placing the pecans in a shallow layer in a warm, dry area for two weeks. Adding fans and heat can speed drying.

Can you rebake candied pecans? ›

How do you fix candied nuts that are too soft and sticky? You can place them back into the oven for 5 to 15 minutes or until they dry out more.

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