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A variety of roasted mixed nuts, including pecans, cashews, and almonds, are scattered on a sheet of parchment paper. Coated with a shiny glaze hinting at slow cooker maple spice, they promise an enticing burst of flavor with every crunchy bite.
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Slow Cooker Maple Spiced Nuts

Slow Cooker Maple Spiced Nuts. They've become a quick favorite in my house. And a popular gift for friends.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 6 cups mixed nuts or nut of choice

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the egg whites and vanilla; whisk until frothy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Then whisk in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, cayenne, allspice, and maple syrup. Add the nuts and stir to coat.
  • Spray the inside of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and toss in the butter. It will melt as the nuts begin to candy.
  • Place a paper towel over the crockpot, cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes as the nuts caramelize or on HIGH for 1 hour.
  • Transfer the nuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to cool and dry completely before packaging or storing.

Notes

  1. Storing: These candied nuts will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  2. Crisping: After removing from the slow cooker and cooling, If needed, toast the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 450 F oven for about 5 minutes. Then, let them cool completely before breaking into clusters or individual nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg