Sugared Crockpot Nuts

I use these a gifts in small containers.

Sugared Crockpot Nuts

1/2 pound pecan halves 1/2 pound shelled walnuts I used all pecans 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.

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 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and slow cook uncoverered stirring occasionally until the nuts are coated with a crisp glaze, about 2 hours. Transfer nuts to a bowl. In a small bowl combine the spices and sift them over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Cool and store in airtight container.

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