Sugared Nuts

Use quick easy slow cooker recipes to learn how to make candied walnuts. This recipe for glazed walnuts is one of the best slow cooker recipes around. Easy recipes for a slow cooker do not get more flavorful than this recipe.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound walnut pieces
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. In a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker, stir the walnuts and butter until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, stirring to coat evenly.

2. Cover and slow-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 serving bowl.

3. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, ginger, allspice and cloves. Sift the spices over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Cool the nuts completely before serving.