Best Crunchy Orange Cardamom Spiced Nuts Recipes

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SPICED PECANS



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These spiced pecans have everything you want in a spiced nut. They are sweet, crunchy, spicy, and unbelievably addicting.

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Appetizers/Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
16 ounces pecan halves ( (about 4 cups))
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring nearly constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to brown and smell like they are toasting.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the spices and stir until combined. Add sugar and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared pan and separate them with a fork. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g

CRUNCHY ORANGE CARDAMOM SPICED NUTS



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Make and share this Crunchy Orange Cardamom Spiced Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb unsalted nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
  • Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, ground cardamom, and pepper; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 479.4, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1.4

CRUNCHY SPICED NUTS



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Make and share this Crunchy Spiced Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb unsalted nuts
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
  • Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with water and salt.
  • Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander; add nuts and toss to coat in spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 479.6, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 1.4

CANDIED SPICED NUTS



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I find these nuts very addicting. I really love the orange/spice combination. These don't last very long in my house, so I often have to double the recipe.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch of grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium size heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat to boiling.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until all of the liquid is evaporated and nuts are coated and sugary (approximately 5 minutes).
  • Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet; break nuts apart while still warm. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.4, Fat 76.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 69.6, Protein 17.9

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