Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Nuts

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3 30

Total Time: 3 40

Servings: 1/4 Cup servings

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Deanna

These slow cooker maple glazed nuts seasoned with apple pie spice, brown sugar and finished with a hint of salt are absolutely delicious and addicting. Cooked in the slow cooker these nuts are easy to make and will fill your home with their delicious aroma.

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Equipment

Ingredients

3 Cups whole raw almonds
3 Cups whole raw pecan halves
1/4 Cup maple syrup
1/2 Cup granulated sugar
1 Cup brown sugar divided
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp apple pie spice
2 Large egg whites or 6 Tbsp liquid egg whites
1/4 Cup water
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt or kosher salt

Instructions

Spray a 6 or 8qt slow cooker with non stick spray, then add the nuts.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the nuts and stir well, then add the sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and the apple pie spice and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy and just barely holding a soft peak. Fold the whipped egg whites into the nuts.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 2.5 hours stirring approximately every 45 minutes.
After 2.5 hours, lift the lid, add the water and the remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar and stir. Replace the lid and cook for another 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, stir the nuts and turn the cooker to high. Cook for 20 minutes longer.
Line a baking sheet with parchement paper or a silicone liner and pour the nuts onto the pan. Spread them out and immediately sprinkle with a bit of salt.
When the nuts feel dry to the touch and have hardened, break them up with your fingers. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and transfer the nuts to the rack. This will help them finish drying.
When the nuts are fully dry, move them to an airtight container. They should keep several weeks in a cool, dry place.

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