MAPLE-BACON MIXED NUTS

Maple-Bacon Mixed Nuts image

Sure, you could buy ready-made candied nut mixes. But why deny yourself the pleasure of a kitchen filled with the aromas of maple syrup and bacon?

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings, 3 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups maple syrup, divided
1 cup water
1 can (11.5 oz.) PLANTERS Mixed Nuts
2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

Steps:

Heat oven to 325ºF.
Bring 1 cup maple syrup and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add nuts; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Drain.
Mix remaining maple syrup, sugars and liquid smoke in medium bowl. Add nuts and bacon bits; toss to coat. Spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
Bake 10 min.; stir. Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF. Bake 18 to 20 min. or until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, stirring after 10 min. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 5 g