Slow Cooker Candied Nuts (With Maple Syrup)

Candied nuts are a popular holiday snack and these slow cooker candied nuts are sure to become a favourite. Coated in brown sugar and maple syrup and seasoned with aromatic apple pie spice these nuts are a sweet treat that are crunchy and addictive. An easy recipe with simple ingredients that you will be making again and again.

Candied nuts are a favorite snack, especially around the holidays, and these slow cooker candied nuts are super easy to make.

If you want a batch of nuts, but need them quickly, then you may like our air fried candied pecans, or our air fryer coconut cashews.

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• Why We Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions & Additions
• How to Store Candied Nuts
• FAQS
• More Snacks and Treats
• Printable Recipe

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There is nothing better than a home that is filled with the delicious aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. There is something so comforting about it and these slow cooker candied nuts are just that.

Candied nuts are a must around the holidays. They are something that you can set on on the coffee table and everyone will gravitate to while chatting and sipping drinks.

Glazed nuts are great as a snack, just as they are, but they are also a great way to dress up some of your favourite dishes. Try them on this persimmon salad, this spinach apple salad, or these spiced peach shortcakes.

They also make a wonderful hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

Why We Love This Recipe

It’s easy – Because these candied nuts are made in the slow cooker, rather than the oven, you don’t have to stay close to the kitchen or worry too much about burning the nuts. It’s mostly hands-off, which makes it super easy.

Simple ingredients – These nuts are made with simple ingredients. All you need is your favourite nuts and a few pantry staples.

Makes a great gift – There is nothing better than homemade gifts and these nuts are always appreciated. Just put them in a jar with a pretty ribbon and they’re ready to go.

Ingredients

To start with, you will need nuts. I chose to use a mix of pecans and almonds, but you can use any combination of nuts that you like.

You will also need:

• Maple syrup
• Egg whites
• Apple pie spice
• Brown sugar
• White sugar
• Water
• Salt

Apple pie spice is a delicious combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice. If you don’t have any you can use pumpkin pie spice, or stick with plain cinnamon.

Instructions

Start by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray (this is important, it will make your clean-up much easier!).

Add the nuts to the pot, then add the maple syrup and stir well. Add the sugars and apple pie spice and stir well to coat the nuts.

Whisk the egg whites by hand or with a hand mixer just until light and frothy. They should just barely hold a soft peak.

Add the egg whites to the nuts and gently stir them together.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 2.5 hours. Stir every 45 minutes or so to help ensure even cooking. After 2.5 hours, lift the lid add the water and remaining ⅓ cup brown sugar and stir to combine. Replace the lid and cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, stir the nuts and then turn the cooker to high. Cook for 20 minutes longer.

Pour the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner and spread them out. Don’t skip the liner as the nuts will stick to the metal baking sheet. While the nuts are still sticky sprinkle with salt.

When the top of the nuts feel dry and hardened, break them apart and move them to a cooling rack to finish drying.

Substitutions & Additions

There are endless ways to customize candied nuts to suit your taste or preference.

Try changing the combination of nuts, I’ve made these with pecans, almonds, cashews and walnuts and they all work well.

If you don’t have apple pie spice you can use pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or a combination of spices such as nutmeg, clove or allspice. If you prefer a sweet & spicy flavour you can even replace the apple pie spice with some chilli powder or cayenne pepper.

If you don’t like maple syrup you can omit it and replace it with ¼ cup of water.

How to Store Candied Nuts

Candied nuts can be stored in an air-tight container for 4-6 weeks. They should be kept in a cool, dry place.

I like using mason jars to store my nuts, but you can use a plastic container, pyrex dish with a lid, or even a ziplock bag.

Candied nuts can also be frozen if you need to store them longer, but they may become a bit sticky when they thaw.

FAQS

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Printable Recipe

This recipe was originally published on December 3, 2019. It has been updated for clarity and user experience.

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