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Instant Pot Candied Nuts

Instant Pot Candied Nuts

4.60 from 10 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Candied Nuts --Candied nuts are a delicious and easy treat to make for the holidays. They're perfect to put out with cocktails or as a snack while you watch your favorite team play on TV. And they can be made in just 10 minutes from start to finish! In this blog post, learn how to make these candied nuts in your Instant Pot, so you have even more time on your hands. You'll love them so much that they'll become an instant staple at every party you throw!

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups pecans, raw and whole
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Start by adding your pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt into your Instant Pot bowl.
  • Then press the saute' button, saute until the pecans start to become tender.
  • Then add the water to the pecans, mix well.
  • Add your lid to the Instant Pot, per the instructions, and set the vent to "sealing."
  • Set the manual high pressure to 10 minutes.
  • When the time is up, do a quick release.
  • Spread the pecans on a baking sheet, and bake 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Stir them every 10 minutes until they are crunchy.
  • Let cool, and then store in an air-tight container.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, or Pressure Cooker
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 197mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg