Instant Pot Candied Nuts

One of the really great things about this Instant Pot candied nuts recipe is that you can really use any nut you would like. I have done it with almonds and walnuts so far, but pecans are my husbands favorite so I tend to make them more often then the others. They are great on salads, as a gift, and so much more!

I used to only make candied nuts around the holiday season. For me, they are  kind of tedious to watch in the 250 degree oven for an hour or more. Plus, I hate having to get up and stir them every 15 minutes to make sure they aren’t burning.

Instant Pot Candied Nuts
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins

With the upcoming holiday season, Instant Pot Candied Nuts make the perfect DIY gift! That is, if you can stop eating them!
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 1038 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups pecan halves or any nut you would like
2/3 cup PURE maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
Optional Coating
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

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!
If you want to sugar them like I do
When the last 5 minutes is up and the pecans are out, allow them to cool about 10 minutes. Add your sugars in a little bowl and mix. Sprinkle mixture over the semi cooled nuts and stir it around. You don't need to use all of the sugar mixture. Allow for them to cool and dry the rest of the way then enjoy!

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