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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

    Published: Dec 9, 2020 by thesugarfreediva. ยท This post may contain affiliate or amazon links which may pay commission at no cost to you.
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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans, an easy and delicious snack that is sugar free, keto, low carb, and gluten free diet friendly.
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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans is a great snack idea to make for the holiday season.

    I like how easy it is to make this recipe as well.

    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

     

    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

     
    A great idea for a low carbohydrate and sugar free snack.

    I like how wonderful this smells while it is cooking in the slow cooker!
     

    Did you try my recipe for Stevia Coated Nuts?

    That recipe is for nuts that have been sweetened with stevia that is baked in the oven.
    This recipe however is for sweetened nuts that are cooked in a slow cooker.

     

    I hate when food goes bad because it has not been stored correctly. Luckily, I found some Genius Ideas for Food Storage that you might find helpful too!

    This recipe is for anyone asking where can I buy candied pecans.

    We know that candied pecans can be, and usually are, laden with sugar to make them candied.
    This recipe however, is for pecans that do not contain all of the added sugar.

    My answer for anyone asking where they can buy sugar free candied pecans would be to first try making them.

    This is not a hard recipe to make. Even better, these sugar free candied pecans are made in a slow cooker.
     

    You may be wondering are there any benefits to eating pecans.

    Let me start by saying how delicious I think pecans are. Also, I think the size and the shape of the pecans makes them perfect for a recipe such as this one.

    However, there are some benefits to eating pecans.

    Pecans are a good source of fiber, which we know helps keep the carbs down when we net them out.
    Also, pecans are a decent source for magnesium, iron, and even protein (not many 'sweet' snacks can claim that!).

     

    place ingredients in slow cooker
    place ingredients in slow cooker

    Here are some tips for making candied nuts.

    This recipe works best with pecan halves or whole that are raw. Chopped pecans would be too small for folks to snack on.

    Here are some more helpful tips for you.

    1. While this recipe is for pecans, you could use another nut or combine them with another nut. I like walnut halves for this recipe.
    2. I am presenting this recipe using Surkin Gold as a brown sugar alternative. Please use the brown sugar alternative of your choice. For best results, stick to an alternative that can be measured 1:1 with sugar and can be cooked or baked with.
    3. Vanilla extract that is used in this recipe for flavoring. However, you could try using another kind of extract such as Maple Extract or Rum Extract (got my attention!).
    slow cooker inside
    I like to give my slow cooker a quick spray with nonstick before I use it.

     

    You may be wondering how long can you store candied pecans.

    Storing these pecans is important if you want to keep them fresh and tasty.
    Use an airtight container to store these nuts in the refrigerator (up to three weeks), freezer (a month or possibly longer), or in the pantry (for about a week). However, these method times may vary depending on the sweetener that you choose to use.
     

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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

    The recipe for Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

    I mentioned above that for best results, you should use pecan halves or wholes that are raw . However, you could use another kind of nut with or instead of pecans. I like walnut halves for this recipe.

    This recipe works great as a gift giving idea.

    Simply double the recipe if needed to make additional candied pecans.
    You can package these candied nuts in a fun holiday gift bag or holiday gift box.

     

    Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Slow Cooker Pecans.

     

    • Pecans- 3 cups. Please use pecan halves or wholes that are raw for best results. You could use another kind of pecan if you want the salt or added ingredients that come with it. Walnut halves can be used instead or with the pecans for this recipe.
    • Brown Sugar Alternative- ยฝ cup. I mentioned that I am presenting this recipe using Surkin Gold as a brown sugar alternative. Please use the brown sugar alternative of your choice. For best results, stick to an alternative that can be measured 1:1 with sugar and can be cooked or baked with.
    • Butter- ยฝ cup, cut in half. That is one stick. Have your butter at room temperature. Vegan folks can try using coconut oil and low fat folks can try using an alternative instead (I have not tried either).
    • Ground Cinnamon- 1 teaspoon.
    • Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon. I mentioned that you could try using another kind of extract such as Maple Extract or Rum Extract
    • Optional- up to a teaspoon of three of these or as desired. Pumpkin Pie Spice, Allspice, Nutmeg, or Ground Ginger.

    How to make Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

     

    • I like to give my slow cooker 'crock' a quick spray of nonstick spray.
    • Combine together the nuts, sugar alternative, butter, cinnamon, extract and any additional seasonings in the slow cooker. Stir this well to fully cover the nuts with all of the ingredients.
    • Set the slow cooker on high and slow cook for two hours. You will need to stir the nuts every thirty minutes to make sure that they cook evenly and for the ingredients to to cover evenly especially as the butter melts. TIP: Watch and stir the pecans while they are cooking to prevent burning.
    • Meanwhile, prep a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Transfer the slow cooked nuts to the prepped baking sheet, spreading them out as evenly as possible. Then allow the nuts to cool before storing, serving, or eating.
    • Stove Top Alternative:
      Need a quicker version?
      Place all ingredients into a large pot over medium low heat.
      Allow butter to melt and sugar to dissolve, 3-5 minutes.
      Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool.

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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
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    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

    Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans, an easy and delicious snack that is sugar free, keto, low carb, and gluten free diet friendly.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 hours hrs
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: crock pot, keto, keto low carb, pecans, slow cooker, snack, sugar free
    Servings: 12

    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Pecans - Raw halves work best
    • ยฝ cup Surkin Gold -see post for alternatives
    • ยฝ cup Butter -room temperature
    • 1 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    • I like to give my slow cooker 'crock' a quick spray of nonstick spray. Combine together the nuts, sugar alternative, butter, cinnamon, extract and any additional seasonings in the slow cooker. Stir this well to fully cover the nuts with all of the ingredients.
      slow cooker inside
    • Set the slow cooker on high and slow cook for two hours. You will need to stir the nuts every thirty minutes to make sure that they cook evenly and for the ingredients to to cover evenly especially as the butter melts. TIP: Watch and stir the pecans while they are cooking to prevent burning.
      place ingredients in slow cooker
    • Meanwhile, prep a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
      parchment lined cookie sheet
    • Transfer the slow cooked nuts to the prepped baking sheet, spreading them out as evenly as possible. Then allow the nuts to cool before storing, serving, or eating
      Sugar Free Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

    Recipe Notes

    I mentioned that for best results, you should use pecan halves that are raw . However, you could use another kind of nut with or instead of pecans. I like walnut halves for this recipe.
    This recipe works great as a gift giving idea.
    Simply double the recipe if needed to make additional candied pecans.
    You can package these candied nuts in a fun holiday gift bag or holiday gift box.
    TIP: Watch and stir the pecans while they are cooking to prevent burning.
    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
    - see post for alternatives
    Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    most recently updated:
    December 9, 2020

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    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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