Best Spiced Nuts Ii Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS



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My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. And tucked in colorful tins, it makes a handy last-minute gift idea for busy hostesses or drop-in visitors. -Joan Klinefelter, Utica, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 300° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICED NUTS



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A perfect spicy snack for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups pecan halves, or assorted nuts, such as cashews, walnuts, or almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white until soft and foamy. Combine all remaining ingredients except pecans; whisk into egg white. Stir in pecans until well coated; spread mixture in single layer onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake pecans for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Using a metal spatula, toss, stir, and separate nuts. Reduce oven to 250 degrees and return nuts to bake until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; toss, and stir again. Place baking pan on wire rack to cool (they will crisp as they cool). Break up any that stick together.

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1/3 cup per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pecans* (See Cook's Note)
1/2 cup almonds* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup pistachios* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup cashews* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine nuts and seeds in a medium-sized bowl. Add the maple syrup and spices and salt and toss to combine. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, then transfer coated nuts to baking sheet and spread evenly in 1 layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until nuts are fragrant and lightly toasted.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
  • Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the nuts out on a large baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl. Pour in the butter and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm or room temperature.

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups unsalted mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and almonds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Mix spices and reserve.

Steps:

  • Heat the nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until the nuts begin to darken, about 1 minute. Add the spices, the sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and the salt and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and the nuts are glazed, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the nuts from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, separating them with a fork. Let the nuts stand until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 147 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SPICED NUTS



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Here, Mary shares another way to use her Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. "Folks tell me that topping nuts with my mix turns them into a real treat," she smiles.-Mary Dixson, Catlin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
2 cans (12 ounces each) salted mixed nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add water; beat until soft peaks form. Stir in nuts; toss to coat. Combine sugar and spice; stir into nut mixture. Spread nuts evenly on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool on waxed paper.

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