Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (2024)

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Delicious and so easy to make these crockpot sugared walnuts are a great snack! The slow cooker does all the work and you have a sweet and spiced walnut snack.

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We are getting closer and closer to the holidays! I know it is hard to believe but it is true. I love this time of year, and keep trying to come up with fun gifts I can make for friends and family at home. I want to share my love of cooking and baking with them.

Today's Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts Recipe is one of those fun gifts I plan on giving this year. They look amazing in these glass jars wrapped with ribbons.

These candied walnuts also taste amazing on salads! A great crunchy topping with some sweetness that makes great salads even better.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Candied Walnuts

  • Walnut Halves
  • Butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Ground cloves
  • Ground ginger

Recipe Tips

1 Pound of walnuts is equal to about 3 ¾ cups of walnuts.

Make sure to stir the walnuts randomly while they are cooking to keep them from joining together.

I like to spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to allow them to cool down.

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Walnuts have a long history in nearly every civilization. It is thought that walnuts grew in Persia, many fossils and preserved walnuts have been found during archaeological digs. The walnuts were used for trade and spread to Europe, Africa and Asia. But, through history the walnut has always been an important food, the Romans thought walnuts were only eaten by the gods and in Persia only royalty was allowed to eat walnuts.

Types of Walnuts

English Walnuts

These are the most common type of walnut and got the name from English traders. The English walnuts were brought to America by Spanish missionaries in the early 1880s. They settled in Central California, which now produces most of the American English walnuts. These are the most popular type of walnut, because of the thin shell and little effort to crack the shell. The walnut meat is soft because of the high-fat content but has a sweet flavor and the skin taste slightly bitter.

Black Walnuts

The black walnuts got their name from their dark, black shells. They grow in the Western part of America. Cracking the shell of black walnut can be difficult because the shell is so thick. Often hammers or pliers must be used to open these thick shells and because of the walnuts oil, hands often get stained. Often, the nuts are soaked in water overnight, so walnut can be shelled easier. It is rare to remove the walnut meat in one piece, because of the shape of the shell. Black walnuts are not often eaten alone but mixed with other dishes, such as candy recipes and ice cream. The walnut meat has a very strong flavor, that is not pleasant to eat alone.

White Walnuts

The white walnut, sometimes called the butternut, grows in mostly the same areas as the black walnut and is closely related to the black walnut. It is a common tree, but the walnuts are not sold for eating. The white walnut extract was used by early American settlers to dye clothing. The shell of the white walnut is an oval shape and it is named after the white seeds that are found inside the shell. The walnut meat can be eaten, some people find the taste very rich, but pleasant.

Heartnut Walnut

This walnut is grown in clusters of nuts, sometimes thirty or more are growing together and will hang down about one foot. The shells are quite thin and the heartnut walnuts can be cracked easily, leaving the walnut meat together in one piece. These walnuts almost have a spicy flavor but are far crunchier than many of the other types of walnuts.

Arizona Walnut

This walnut can be found in Arizona and all the way down to Mexico. The Arizona walnuts are edible. They can be eaten raw, but often used for cooking. This walnut is similar to the black walnut because it produces an oil that will stain your hands and clothing.

Any type of walnut can be eaten daily and is a portion of healthy food. They are a great source of protein, vitamin B, folic acid, and vitamin E. They also have an extremely high level of polyunsaturated fat and are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids

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Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts Recipe

Delicious Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts are a great gift.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 503kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Turn on crock pot to high for 15 minutes while assembling ingredients

  • Add nuts and butter to the crock pot and stir well

  • Add powdered sugar and mix until walnuts are evenly coated

  • Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes

  • Turn heat down to low and cook uncovered for 2-3 hours, until nuts are coated with a crisp glaze

  • Carefully transfer walnuts to a serving bowl

  • Combine Cinnamon, Cloves and Ginger in a small bowl and sprinkle over the cooling nuts

  • Stir to make sure walnuts are coated evenly.

  • Cool before serving

Kitchen Tools

  • Slow cooker

  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 503Calories from Fat 432

% Daily Value*

Fat 48g74%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 250mg7%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 365IU7%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe originally shared on October 29, 2017. Updated on May 15, 2020.

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  1. Karen

    Love this recipe, I'm excited to try it! Do you have any suggestions on when to add ginger if you're using fresh/wet? Thanks!

    Reply

  2. Kim

    Say you wanted to give these as gifts do you know how far in advance you could make them and how to store them?

    Reply

  3. Atown

    Some questions-any storing instructions? And how many gifts/servings does this make? Just curious how you divvy it up. Thanks! Looking forward to trying!

    Reply

  4. Celia A Deptula

    Sounds delish!

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Crock Pot Sugared Candied Walnuts Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (2024)

FAQs

Why are my candied almonds not crunchy? ›

Usually if the almonds are soft after candying it means that they weren't cooked for long enough.

How to make candied nuts not sticky? ›

Let them cool. After a final stir out of the oven, let the pecans cool until they're safe to touch. Gently tug apart any pecans that are stuck to each other, then let them cool completely. They'll continue to crisp up as they cool.

Why are my candied walnuts soft? ›

Let the candied nuts cool for at least 20 minutes or until completely cool. You don't want to package warm nuts or the moisture will cause condensation which will soften the candy coating. STORE the nuts in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 2 weeks.

How long will candied nuts keep? ›

To Store: Candied nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for several weeks. To Freeze: They freeze well in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Why are my candied almonds chewy? ›

If your sugared almonds are sticky rather than crunchy on the outside, it's likely because you didn't bake them for long enough. Next time, bake the almonds for an additional 5 minutes. Just don't be tempted to increase the oven temperature as that could result in burnt almonds!

Why are my candied nuts grainy? ›

If your candied nuts are turning out all grainy, one reason might be that your sugar crystalized too soon. This could be due to not stirring frequently enough or if your heat is too high.

Why wont my candied fruit harden? ›

If your candied coating isn't hardening, the candying mixture did not reach a high enough temperature.

How do you make coating stick to nuts? ›

To get the spices to stick to the nuts, use egg whites, butter, coconut oil, olive oil or blanch the nuts in boiling water. Some recipes call for nuts to be fried in oil prior to seasoning, but this adds unnecessary fat – you can make them just a delicious without all the extra calories.

How do you crisp up nuts? ›

The simplest way to revive a stale nut is by dry roasting or toasting it in a pan over a medium heat.

Why do my walnuts taste funny? ›

Nuts with higher fat content, like walnuts and pecans can also go rancid after a few months if stored at too warm a temperature. If you notice that your nuts have taken on a noticeably bitter, sour flavor, they may have entered this unfortunate phase.

Do candied walnuts go bad? ›

Yes, candied nuts can go bad. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month for best results.

How can you tell if walnuts are rancid? ›

Walnuts go rancid when exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time. Heat causes the fat in walnuts to change structure, which creates off odors and flavors. Fresh walnuts smell mildly nutty and taste sweet. If your walnuts smell like paint thinner, you know they're rancid.

How to dry sticky candied nuts? ›

The sugar needs to bake long enough to caramelize and form a brittle coating on the nuts. How do you fix candied nuts that are too soft and sticky? You can place them back into the oven for 5 to 15 minutes or until they dry out more. They will continue to firm and dry out as they cool.

How long before nuts go rancid? ›

Shelf life of raw nuts

Depending on the type, they can range from six to nine months when stored in a pantry or other dry place. However, some types, such as pine nuts, have a shorter shelf life of approximately two months. On the other hand, almonds can last the longest, approximately nine to twelve months.

How do you store candied? ›

Candied and Glace Fruit

Do not allow fruit to become frozen. During warm weather, the fruit should be placed in controlled cold storage at a temperature of 50-60 degrees F and relative humidity of about 60%.

Why are my almonds soft? ›

When soaked, they become softer, less bitter, and more buttery-tasting, which may be more appealing to some individuals. Soaked almonds have a softer, less bitter flavor than raw ones. They may be easier to digest, which can increase your absorption of some nutrients.

Why are my nuts not crunchy? ›

In terms of texture, stale nuts tend to feel softer and lose their trademark crunch when stale. Lastly, rancid nuts taste just like how they smell – sour and bitter. At this point, it is not recommended to consume stale nuts as the oxidation has caused the nuts to lose their beneficial properties.

Does roasting almonds make them crunchy? ›

Learn How to Roast Almonds in minutes in the oven, in a skillet, or even in the microwave. It's an easy way to bring out their natural flavor while adding a little extra crunch in the process.

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