Best Spiced Candied Nuts Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER CANDIED SPICED NUTS



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Gift your loved ones with these easy slow-cooker candied nuts this holiday.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups almonds
2 cups cashews
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together sugars and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until a little frothy.
  • Place nuts in slow cooker.
  • Pour egg white mixture over nuts, and stir until nuts are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over nuts, and stir until nuts are all coated well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • When 20 minutes are left, pour 1/4 cup water into slow cooker, and stir. When cooking time is up, spread nuts on cookie sheet to cool until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

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

SPICED CANDIED NUTS



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This is my mom's recipe; I don't know where she got it, but she sent them to me in personal 'care packages' for many, many years. They are very quick and easy to make, and they taste delicious.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 cups nutmeats (Best with walnuts! But works well with pecans or skin-on whole almonds)

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon and milk.
  • Cook slowly to soft ball stage (236-240 degF).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Immediately add vanilla and nuts.
  • Stir carefully until coating loses its gloss and is creamy.
  • Turn out on wax paper.
  • and spread out nuts using 2 forks, being careful not to get burned.
  • Cool to room temperature before storing.

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