Best Slow Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts Recipes

SLOW COOKER SPICED NUTS RECIPE

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Learn how to make spiced nuts in a slow cooker. This spiced nuts recipe is so simple and so much easier than the stovetop or oven method. You just need to dump all ingredients in a mixing bowl or in a slow cooker, mix, and slow cook!

Provided by Rika

Categories Snack

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups mixed nuts (such as cashew, pecan) ((roasted, unsweetened, unsalted))
1 tsp cumin (ground)
1 tsp ground all-spice
1 tsp kosher salt
1¼ tsp cayenne pepper ((add more according to your liking))
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup pure maple syrup ((add more according to your liking))
3 tbsp butter ((unsalted, melted))

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients above.
Spray the bottom of the crock-pot with cooking spray. Spread the mixed nuts evenly on the bottom of the crock-pot. Cook on high heat for about 1 hour. Turn the heat to low, keep stirring every 20 minutes, until the nuts are glazed for about 1 hour.
Turn the heat off, uncovered, and let the nuts harden. Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar for up to 5 days

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER SPICED NUTS

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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories appetizer

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
2 cups raw pecans

Steps:

Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with heavy-duty foil and spray with cooking spray.
Whisk together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the cashews and pecans and toss to coat. Add the nuts to the slow cooker in an even layer, cover and turn the heat to high. Cook until a light syrup forms at the bottom, about 1 hour.
Turn the heat to low, stir the nuts and continue to cook, stirring every 20 minutes, until the nuts are glazed and the bottom of the cooker is dry, about 1 hour.
Turn the slow cooker off, uncover and let the nuts harden, stirring occasionally, up to 2 hours. If not serving immediately, the nuts can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.

SLOW-COOKER CANDIED SPICED NUTS

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Gift your loved ones with these easy slow-cooker candied nuts this holiday.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories Gifts & Decor

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups almonds
2 cups cashews
2 cups pecans

Steps:

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir together sugars and cinnamon. Set aside.
In small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until a little frothy.
Place nuts in slow cooker.
Pour egg white mixture over nuts, and stir until nuts are evenly coated.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over nuts, and stir until nuts are all coated well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
When 20 minutes are left, pour 1/4 cup water into slow cooker, and stir. When cooking time is up, spread nuts on cookie sheet to cool until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CANDIED NUTS

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I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just might use it all year long. -Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups walnut halves
1 cup unblanched almonds

Steps:

In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, mix butter, confectioners' sugar and spices. Add nuts; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until nuts are crisp, stirring once., Transfer nuts to waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED NUTS

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Oven space is always at a premium around the holidays, and these slow-cooker spiced nuts won't claim any of it. They're so good and so easy, though, that you'll want to use this method all year round.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pecans
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews

Steps:

Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with heavy-duty foil, and spray with cooking spray.
Whisk together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the pecans and cashews, and toss to coat. Add the nuts to the slow cooker in an even layer, cover and turn the heat to high. Cook until a light syrup forms at the bottom, 1 hour.
Turn the heat to low, stir the nuts and continue to cook, stirring every 20 minutes, until the nuts are glazed and the bottom of the cooker is dry, about 1 hour.
Turn the slow cooker off, uncover and let the nuts harden, stirring occasionally, up to 2 hours. If not serving immediately, the nuts can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.