Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

Updated Dec 22, 2025

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Sweet, cinnamon-sugar-coated pecans made in the crockpot are perfect for snacking, gifting, or enhancing dishes like salads and desserts. These slow cooker candied pecans are worth the effort!

If you love a slow cooker candy recipe you may want to try my easy slow cooker peanut clusters or slow cooker Christmas candy.

Why this recipe works

Candied pecans are irresistibly crunchy, coated in a rich cinnamon-sugar blend. This recipe yields a generous 2 pounds, but they’ll disappear quickly! Using a crockpot allows you to effortlessly make a large batch, perfect for sharing.

Stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for about a week and make excellent holiday gifts that also ship well. I couldn’t stop snacking on them, especially when stirring every 20 minutes. I’m pretty sure I ate half before they were even done!

I’ll definitely be making these again soon, hoping to squeeze in another batch before the holidays end.

What you need:

Pecans: Pecan Halves work best for this recipe. If you have extra pecans, make my slow cooker turtles.
Egg whites: To get the sugars to turn into a glaze and stick to the pecans, you must use egg whites.
Sugars and Spices: Brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Also, vanilla extract is used.
{The full recipe is in the recipe card below the photos}

How to make candied pecans in the slow cooker:

pecans being stirred with a green spatula.

The recipe starts with egg whites and vanilla extract and is whisked together until very frothy.
Then I add this mixture over the pecans and stir until the pecans are well coated with the egg white mixture.
Then I pour over the sugar and spices over the wet pecans.
Then it’s time for the slow cooker to “roast” the nuts. I cook the coated pecans for 3 hours on low, stirring every 20 minutes. Doing this keeps them from burning. When the cooking time is done, pour the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Cool for 30 minutes before storing or packaging into bags. Enjoy!

pecans on a wax paper-lined sheet tray. Some pecans in a small green bowl.

Serving Suggestions

These make fantastic snacks on their own—we love packing them in lunches or setting them out for parties.
They’re also perfect for adding to a charcuterie board, adding a delightful homemade touch!
Crockpot candied pecans make lovely gifts; simply place them in small bags and tie them with festive ribbons. These also travel well for sending in holiday boxes to families in other states.
You can also use them as a topping for salads, yogurt, or even hot fudge sundaes (try my slow cooker hot fudge).

Recipe FAQs

Some recipes, add water; should I add water?

Some recipes call for adding water at the end of the cooking time. I do not do this. I love the way the nuts are at this stage. I think the water is to make them shiny and sticky, I think they are perfect as is.

How long do these last?

About a week in an airtight container, if they last that long! You can even freeze these, though they get a little sticky if you do.

pecans in green bowl with more pecans in decorative bags in the background.

Other Slow Cooker Desserts and Snacks:

full slow cooker of cooked candied pecans with polka dot napkin on the side.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

4.91 from 22 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 15

Servings:

By: Sarah Olson

Sweet candied pecans that are made in the slow cooker. Perfect for snacking and sharing!

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How to Video

Equipment

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)
hand mixer for beating egg whites

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk the egg whites and vanilla until very frothy, this may take a minute or two. Set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, stir until combined. Set aside.
Put the pecans in a large bowl, pour over the eggs white and vanilla mixture. Stir until the pecans are evenly coated. Pour over the sugar mixture and stir until the pecans are coated.
Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray or coat the bottom and edges with a little oil. Add the sugar coated pecans.
Cover. Set the slow cooker to low temperature. Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
When the cooking time is done, pour the nuts onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Cool for 30 minutes before storing or packaging into bags. Enjoy!

Sarah’s Notes

How long can I store these?

About a week in an airtight container, if they last that long! You can even freeze these, though they get a little sticky if you do.

Should I add water like some other recipes do?

Serving suggestions:

These make fantastic snacks on their own—we love packing them in lunches or setting them out for parties.
They’re also perfect for adding to a charcuterie board, adding a delightful homemade touch!
Crockpot candied pecans make lovely gifts; simply place them in small bags and tie them with festive ribbons. These also travel well for sending in holiday boxes to families in other states.
You can also use them as a topping for salads, yogurt, or even hot fudge sundaes.