Celebrating the Arrival of Fall!

Today is the second official day of Fall. Unfortunately for us out here in Nowhere, Oklahoma, it's 93 degrees outside. That's ok though, because in my house it's all Fall!

 I woke up feeling productive (something that's happening less frequently as November 7th approaches) so I decided to try a new recipe I came across on Pinterest a few weeks ago. It's so easy, and it makes the house smell amazing. Other than the ingredients, all you need is a crockpot and a few hours to cook!

Slow Cooker Sugared Pecans or Walnuts

16 oz Pecan or Walnut Halves (I used Pecans)

1/2 Cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

1/4 Tsp Ground Cloves

1 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger

Turn slow cooker on high about 15 minutes in advance. In the hot slow cooker, stir together the nuts and butter. When the butter is melted and the nuts are coated, add the powdered sugar and stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for about 2-3 hours until the nuts are coated in a crisp glaze.  Transfer the nuts to a bowl. In another small bowl, combine the spices and sift this mixture over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly. Let cool before serving. 

How easy and delicious is that? They taste like pure Christmas nostalgia.  Even my notoriously finicky husband likes these. We're planning to have them as a snack when the USC Gamecocks take on the Vanderbilt Commodores tonight.

Hope everyone enjoys their Saturday! And for all my fellow military families here in Lawton, please stay safe this weekend. It's a little hairy out there right now!