Make sure that you do preheat the crockpot in this recipe, and cook the nuts uncovered. These unusual steps ensure that the nuts are crisp and perfectly glazed.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. pecan halves
- 1/2 lb. shelled walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Preparation:
Preheat 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes. In warmed crockpot, combine nuts and butter and stir well. Add the powdered sugar, stirring to coat evenly. Cover crockpot and cook on high for 15 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and slow cook, UNCOVERED, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are coated with a crisp glaze, about 2 hours. Transfer the nuts to a bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the spices and sift them over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Let cool and store in airtight container.
