Crockpot Candied Pecans

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts and almonds are often more affordable and provide similar texture.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, mixing well to break up any brown sugar clumps.

Add 4 cups of fresh Georgia pecans to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg white and a little bit of vanilla paste until frothy.

Pour the egg white mixture over the pecans and mix with a fork until all nuts are covered.

Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the pecans and mix again to combine.

Cover the crockpot and set it to low, cooking for 3 hours and stirring every 20 minutes.

In the last 20 minutes of cooking, add 1/4 cup of water and mix well.

Once done, spread the pecans onto a baking sheet and let them cool for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens