Best Sweet And Hot Candied Nuts Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY CANDIED PECANS



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Discover a wonderful, all-purpose recipe for sweet and spicy candied pecans. The nuts are great for candies and desserts and on salads or savory dishes.

Provided by Elizabeth LaBau

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pecans (pieces or halves)
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar (dark)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with cooking spray.
  • Spread the pecans on the baking sheet and toast them in the oven until dark and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir every 3 or 4 minutes.
  • While the pecans are toasting, prepare the coating mixture. Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon.
  • Once the pecans are fragrant, remove them from the oven and pour the hot nuts into the coating mixture, reserving the baking sheet. Be careful as it might splutter and hiss. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Pour the nuts back onto the reserved baking sheet, spreading them out into an even layer.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes, stirring after every 3 to 4 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool and crisp up on the baking sheet.
  • Once cool, break the nuts apart or coarsely chop them.
  • Use them in your favorite recipe or simply serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET & SPICY NUTS



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Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will not be able to stop munching! The quick-and-easy skillet recipe also makes a great stocking stuffer or last-minute holiday gift from the kitchen. -Patty Lok, Sherman Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes., Sprinkle with spice mixture. Add the brown sugar, water, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CANDIED NUTS



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This is one of my favorites not only to have on hand at home, but to pull together for a last minute hostess gift.

Provided by Rob Tanner

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raw peanuts
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup water
1 pinch coarse sea salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet or line with a silicone mat.
  • Cook and stir peanuts, sugar, and water together in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat until liquid evaporates and nuts begin to crust with the hardening sugar; about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to coat peanuts with syrup as the sugar begins to melt and darken to a deep caramel color, about 10 minutes. Tilt pan away from the heat as needed to allow peanut mixture to darken without burning. Remove from heat immediately when peanuts are deeply bronzed; stir.
  • Sprinkle peanuts with sea salt and cinnamon or chili powder; tilt peanuts onto prepared baking sheet to cool completely. Break up clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 48.1 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

SWEET, SPICY AND SALTY CANDIED NUT MIX



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup whole cashews
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup whole pecans
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and sugar in a large skillet over medium heat and add the salt. Add the almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. Cook until the sugar is melted and the nuts are fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rosemary and toss. Immediately spread the nut mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cool completely, and then serve.

HOT AND SWEET SMOKED NUTS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups spiced nuts

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups whole natural almonds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter or oil, honey, sugar and all the seasonings. Make sure that any lumps of cayenne or cinnamon are broken down and stirred into the mix. The end result is a thick, sticky seasoning mixture. Add nuts and stir thoroughly to coat.
  • Place nuts on 1/2 of a 12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil in a single layer. Fold over to make an envelope, pierce with a knife to make 3 (1-inch) slits. Place envelope on top grate of smoker and close. Smoke for 20 to 25 minutes, opening once to shake the envelope to stir it up.

SWEET AND HOT CANDIED NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Christmas

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
scant 1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups nuts [I use pecans and almonds]

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Place large piece of foil on work surface. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine corn syrup and all the spices in a large bowl. Stir well. Add nuts and stir gently to coat well. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake nuts for about 22 minutes, stirring and rotating the pan about 1/2 way through. Bake until nuts are deep golden. Transfer to foil. Working quickly separate nuts with a fork. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers at room temperature. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

SWEET MIXED NUTS



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I started out making this just for the holidays makes a nice gift. Brown sugar,cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. Its easy enough to do whenever, one batch in the microwave makes 1 1/2 cups.

Provided by Calee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups nuts (combination of almonds, cashews, pecans, filberts, walnuts)

Steps:

  • Slect power high.
  • In a 2 quart casserole or microwave safe dish combine sugar, water and spices.
  • Heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes til sugar is melted.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Place nuts on a microwave safe plate heat on high for 3 1/2 minutes or until syrupy.
  • Becareful to spread the nut mixture evenly on the plate and watch closely not to burn.I find not all microwaves act the same way.
  • Place nuts on wax paper to cool completely.
  • Break into pieces store in air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1642.1, Fat 106, SaturatedFat 14.3, Sodium 2582.3, Carbohydrate 160.7, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 115.5, Protein 35.7

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

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

SWEET-HOT SPICED NUTS



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These healthy, hearty nuts make a great snack and a terrific gift for just about anyone. Pour them into a decorative tin and start giving! Carla Hutton, Lakeside, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg white
2 cups unblanched almonds
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add almonds and oil; stir gently to coat. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to egg white mixture and gently stir to coat., Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 20g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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