Put Raw Pecans in a Slow Cooker With These 4 Ingredients — It’ll Make Your Winter Unforgettable
When the cold weather settles in, there’s nothing quite like the cozy smell of warm spices drifting through your home. And this simple slow-cooker pecan recipe might be the easiest way to bring winter comfort into your kitchen.
All you need are raw pecans and four basic ingredients, and your home will smell like a holiday market — while you get a delicious snack that’s perfect for gifting, entertaining, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea.
🍯 The Magic of Slow-Cooker Candied Pecans
Unlike traditional stovetop recipes, the slow cooker does all the work. No stirring over high heat, no worrying about burning sugar — just toss everything in, wait, and enjoy.
These pecans turn out:
✨ perfectly glossy and caramelized
✨ crunchy but not hard
✨ warmly spiced
✨ insanely addictive
And best of all? They make your entire home smell heavenly.
🥣 Ingredients (just 4!)
To make these irresistible winter pecans, you’ll need:
4 cups raw pecans
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional but perfect — counts as one of the “magic” winter ingredients)
Optional but recommended: a pinch of salt or a splash of water to help the sugars bind.
👩🍳 How to Make Them (Effortless Slow-Cooker Method)
1. Prep the slow cooker
Spray the inside with a bit of nonstick spray or line with parchment to make cleanup easy.
2. Combine the dry ingredients
In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
This will coat the pecans evenly later.
3. Add the pecans
Pour the raw pecans into the slow cooker.
4. Add the sugar mixture
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend over the pecans. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
5. Add vanilla
Drizzle in the vanilla extract.
(If the mixture looks too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to help the coating melt and caramelize.)
6. Cook low and slow
Cook on LOW for 2½ to 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
7. Dry and cool
Spread the cooked pecans onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Let them cool for about 20 minutes — they’ll harden into that perfect crunchy texture.
❄️ Why This Recipe Makes Winter Better
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