Sugared Pecans or Walnuts made in a Crockpot
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
December 18, 2006 12:48pm CST
INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces pecans or walnut halves
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
DIRECTIONS:
Turn slow cooker to HIGH about 15 minutes in advance. In hot slow cooker, stir together the nuts and butter. Add the powdered sugar, stirring to blend and coat evenly. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to LOW and remove lid; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the nuts are coated with a crisp glaze. Transfer the nuts to a bowl.
In another small bowl, combine the spices; sift over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Let cool before serving.
Enjoy! : )
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8 responses
@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
20 Feb 07
I don't know how I missed this one! I'm not much of a cook, but I do make candied nuts for my father several times a year, and I actually dread it because it is a hassle keeping an eye on them in the oven and turning them so that they don't burn, etc. I am definitely going to try this; in fact, I am going to get the nuts and the powdered sugar when I shop this week. You just made an 81 year old man very happy! Thanks!
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
20 Feb 07
I have made this with walnuts in the crock pot, and it is very good. However, if you are in a rush, it can be done in the frying pan too. I omitted the ginger, and it was great too.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Feb 07
I have a bunch of walnuts that I got on discount and will be using them along with some almonds that I have in the pantry.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
22 Feb 07
Thanks for the best reponse, enjoy your nuts? :)
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Oh what a good way to make them when it's hot out and you don't want to use the oven. I've passed it on to a few people too. Sounds really good to me. I can't wait to try it. I love pecans and walnuts...lol
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
20 Feb 07
Thanks for the recipe. I've never tried baking in my crockpot, I usually only use it to make roast in although I have tried a few other things, never something from the bakery side though. I'll have to give it a try some time :)
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@spiralbutterfly (215)
• United States
20 Feb 07
MMMmmmm...Oh man, I am a pecan and walnut fanatic and this just sounds so delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe! I'm planning to make some in two weeks when the family comes down for a visit.
@awesomehorizons (884)
• United States
20 Feb 07
Nuts in a crockpot huh? This is a great idea and wouldn't have thought of it. Gonna give it a try. Thanks for the recipe and thanks for sharing :-)
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