Pecans with a Kick Crock Pot
Elevate your snacking game with "Pecans with a Kick Crock Pot," a slow-cooked delight that blends sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors into one irresistible bite. This easy recipe features buttery pecan halves coated in a tantalizing mix of brown sugar, maple syrup, and bold spices like cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon. Cooked low and slow in a Crock Pot, these pecans absorb every ounce of flavor, resulting in the perfect balance of crunch and spice. Ideal as a make-ahead snack, salad topper, or a standout addition to your next cheese board, this recipe offers a gourmet twist on classic candied nuts. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, you’ll have a show-stopping treat ready to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing the interior with non-stick spray or a small amount of butter.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter (about 20–30 seconds). Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the pecan halves to the slow cooker and pour the butter-spice mixture over them. Use a spatula to gently stir, ensuring all the pecans are evenly coated.
Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the pecans for 2 hours. Stir the pecans every 30 minutes to prevent them from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
Once the pecans are finished cooking, spread them out onto a sheet of parchment paper or a baking sheet to cool and crisp up. This step is crucial to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Once cooled, transfer the spiced pecans to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Serve as a snack, on top of salads, or as part of a cheese board. Enjoy the mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.2 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2379 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.5 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2035 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
