Instant Pot Candied Nuts
With the upcoming holiday season, Instant Pot Candied Nuts make the perfect DIY gift If you can stop eating them
With the upcoming holiday season, Instant Pot Candied Nuts make the perfect DIY gift If you can stop eating them
- Carbohydrate 80.1223717374071 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.187825833359779 g
- Fiber 0.577133317408312 g
- Protein 0.122820000164941 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0883779166738107 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cup (143g)
- Sodium 6996.6719367394 mg
- Sugar 79.5452384199988 g
- Trans Fat 0.0249434166793099 g
- Calories 315 calories
Step-by-step
- Turn Instant Pot onto saute. Add pecans, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Saute ingredients until pecans are tender (about 5-10 minutes). Make sure to stir consistently so nothing burns.
- When pecans are tender, turn Instant Pot off. Add 1/2 cup of water. Select manual high pressure and set the timer for 10 minutes. If you have a newer model Instant Pot, you select the pressure cook button (because there is no manual button).
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees while pecans are cooking under pressure.
- When timer is up, preform a quick release. Pour mixture onto a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes then take out and flip. Place pecans back in the oven for another 5 minutes.
- When the timer is up, take pecans out and allow them to cool completely. Bag and enjoy!
Pressure cookers transform raw nutmeats by forcing sugary liquids directly into the cellular structure of the kernel during the ten-minute high-pressure cycle. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla penetrate deeply rather than simply coating the exterior. Constant stirring during the initial sauté phase prevents scorching while the sugars dissolve into the maple syrup and water mixture. Spreading the boiled pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a 375-degree oven ensures the surface moisture evaporates completely. Flipping the nuts halfway through the ten-minute total oven time creates an even, glass-like crunch as the sugars cool. Storing these finished confections requires an airtight container kept at room temperature, where they maintain quality for up to two weeks. Freezing is also an option for longer preservation; simply transfer cooled nuts to a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Adapting this method for dietary needs is straightforward because the ingredient list naturally avoids dairy, meat, and animal derivatives while remaining entirely plant-based.
