Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Party Nuts Recipes

SLOW COOKER CANDIED NUTS

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, mix butter, confectioners' sugar and spices. Add nuts; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until nuts are crisp, stirring once., Transfer nuts to waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

SLOW-COOKER BROWN SUGAR PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Spray 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix cashews, almonds and pecans. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour over nuts; stir until completely coated.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Lightly grease sheet of waxed paper; spread coated nuts in single layer on waxed paper. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

SLOW-COOKER BROWN SUGAR CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Loosely roll a large piece of aluminum foil (about 20-inches long) into a 1-inch cylinder. Form a ring with the foil, about 7 inches in diameter. Fill a 6-quart slow cooker with 1/2 inch of water and place the foil ring in the bottom.
• Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground. Add 4 tablespoons of the melted butter and pulse to combine; the mixture should look like wet sand. Brush the inside of an 8-inch springform pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan, and one-third of the way up the sides. Use the bottom of a round drinking glass to help press the crumb mixture into the pan.
• Wipe out the food processor, then add the cream cheese, 1 cup of the brown sugar, the sour cream, vanilla and salt, and blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, pulsing until smooth and uniform. Pour the filling into the crust.
• Gently place the cheesecake on the foil ring in the slow cooker. Drape a double layer of paper towels over the opening of the slow cooker and place the lid over the paper towels (the ends of the paper towels should come out from under the lid). Cook on low heat until the cheesecake is just set, but still jiggles slightly when the pan is moved, 4 hours.
• Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Wipe out the inside of the lid and replace the paper towels with new paper towels, and cover the slow cooker again. Cool the cake in the slow cooker, 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove the cheesecake, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
• One hour before serving, place the peaches in a mixing bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Toss to combine and macerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Run a small knife around the edge of the cheesecake and remove the outer ring of the pan. Spoon the peaches, along with any of the juices, over the cheesecake to serve.

SLOW COOKER BROWN SUGAR & BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK LOIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub over roast.
• Place in slow cooker with 1/2 cup water.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• About 1 hour before roast is done, combine all ingredients for glaze in small sauce pan. Heat and stir until mixture thickens. Brush roast with glaze 2 or 3 times during the last hour of cooking.
• Serve with remaining glaze on the side.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED MIXED NUTS

Steps:

• 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., 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., Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers up to 1 week.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED PARTY NUT MIX

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• Cook uncovered on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until nuts are toasted. Turn off slow cooker. Serve with large serving spoon.

FRUIT & NUT SLOW COOKER BAKED APPLES

Steps:

• Scoop out the center of each apple, leaving about 1/2 inch of the bottom.
• Peel top of apple down about 1 inch.
• Brush peeled edges with lemon juice.
• Mix apricots, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Add melted butter and mix well.
• Spoon mixture evenly into apple cavities.
• Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of slow cooker.
• Arrange apples in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours, or until apples are tender.
• (optional) Serve warm with caramel ice cream topping.

SLOW COOKER CINNAMON-SUGAR ALMONDS

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker liberally with cooking spray.
• Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt; whisk well and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until frothy. Add almonds and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour in sugar mixture and again toss thoroughly to coat.
• Pour coated almonds into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning.
• Spray a piece of aluminum foil or parchment with cooking spray. Pour almonds onto prepared surface, spread out and let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container.