Slow Cooker Candied Cinnamon Pecans are such a joy to make for the holidays. Every year I try and come up with fun new food gifts for friends that are different than your normal box of chocolates or cookies. One year I did a gingerbread trail mix and everyone was so excited to get something so unique I started looking for more fun recipes to play with.
ingredients :
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup Water
- Canola oil spray
Directions :
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In a medium sized bowl add the egg whites and vanilla together and whisk until frothy, 1-2 minutes.
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Add in the pecans.
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Add in the sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Spray the inside of the crockpot with canola oil spray.
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Add the pecan mixture to the slow cooker on low for 3 hours.
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Stir every hour and when the nuts are a half an hour away from done pour in the water and stir one final time.
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To ensure crispy exteriors spread the nuts out on a baking sheet to cool.