Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour 50 min. + cooling

Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. —Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah

Test Kitchen Approved

Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

Yield: 6 cups
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hour 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unblanched almonds
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until blended; stir in nuts. In a small bowl, mix sugars, spices and salt. Add to nut mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Gradually stir in water. Cook, covered, on low 20 minutes.
  3. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers up to 1 week.
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