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Candied Nuts (Slow Cooker or Oven)

Candied Nuts made in your slow cooker are the perfect holiday treat. These also make wonderful Christmas gifts!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candied Nuts
Servings: 12 cups
Author: Allfoodrecipes

Ingredients

  • 12 cups mixed nuts unsalted pecans almonds, cashews
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add your nuts.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the egg whites and vanilla extract until just frothy.
  • Toss the egg whites into the nuts until all coated.
  • Next mix together both sugars, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Toss until all is mixed and coated.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in your nuts.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours stirring frequently.
  • Once done cooking spread the nuts onto a parchment paper-lined tray or baking sheet and let cool and set.

Baking Method

  • Pour nuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake at 325°F for about 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
  • Remove pan from oven and let cool completely.
  • Once cool store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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