Slow Cooker Candied Nuts

These candied nuts are really simple to make. The slow cooker does all the work for you. You do need to make them the day before you need them, to let them dry overnight. One morning, after a day of making up a batch of these candied nuts and leaving them on the counter overnight to dry, we came downstairs to nuts and shredded wax paper all over the floor. Apparently, our dogs were fans of these candied nuts too. Our dogs were fine, but now we leave ours on baking sheets to dry, safely in the oven overnight.

I like to use a mix of nuts for the variety, but you can use whatever nuts you prefer. Almonds are really delicious, all by themselves.

Super Bowl Sunday is just a few weeks away and we are already planning what will be on the menu. Salty and sweet with just a little bit of spice, these candied nuts are the perfect snack. They are great to tide you over before a meal or as a treat, late in the day.

Store these candied nuts in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place and they will last up to one month or up to six months in the freezer. Make sure that they are completely dry before packing up for storage.

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Slow Cooker Candied Nuts

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Servings

cups MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites or 4 tablespoons of aquafaba
• 2 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla extract or vegan
• 24 oz nuts almonds, pecans, or mixed nuts
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 3 hours Servings cups MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 egg whites or 4 tablespoons of aquafaba 2 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla extract or vegan 24 oz nuts almonds, pecans, or mixed nuts 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk egg whites or aquafaba with the vanilla extract until frothy.
2. In a separate bowl, measure out sugars, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Whisk until combined.
3. Spray slow cooker well with cooking spray.
4. Add nuts to the slow cooker and pour egg white mixture over the nuts. Stir well.
5. Add sugar mixture to the slow cooker and stir until mixed well.
6. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
7. Add 1/4 cup water and mix well.
8. Cover again and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
9. Scoop out nuts and place in a single layer on wax paper until completely dry. I let mine dry overnight.
10. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

This Slow Cooker Candied Nuts recipe is vegetarian, gluten and dairy free.

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Renee Lumbreras