SWEET AND SPICY MIXED NUTS

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These are the best of all the recipes I have tried. A couple tips after the first review that I didn't bother to write. Don't pour the nuts onto a cookie sheet. Use a slotted spoon and leave the extra "sauce" in the pan. Use the times suggested, otherwise you will get burnt nuts, not tasty. You may reduce the amount of butter slightly depending on the nuts you use. I use whatever nuts I have on hand. This is a recipe that is sweet to the tongue, then lets out a long slow heat. A beautiful balance. Hope you will try and enjoy.

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups whole natural cashews
2 cups walnut halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 2 rimmed baking sheets. Melt 3/4 sup butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, 6 tableshppons water, salt, and spices; stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add all nuts; stir. Cook until liguid thickens and coats nuts, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Divide nuts and syrup between sheets; spread in single layer. Bake until glaze is golden and crisp, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheets.
  • Store airtight at room temperature.

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