Best Sweet And Salty Spiced Nuts Recipes

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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.

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.

SPICED SWEET & SALTY NUTS



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Need something to munch on with cocktails! Here's a great little recipe that I love to make in advance. So tasty and delicious, these munchies are also very good for you.

Provided by Chouny

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted cashews
3/4 cup walnut halves
3/4 cup roasted almonds
4 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch clove powder
1 teaspoon curry
1 pinch cumin
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Spread nuts on a baking sheet, bake at 350 for 5 - 10 minutes or until they are golden and crunchy.
  • In a bowl, mix together all spices and sugar, salt & pepper.
  • In large skillet, add nuts with spice mix at medium high heat or until sugar melts and coats nuts. Shake skillet often to make and even coating and cooking.
  • Spread oil on baking sheet add the nuts, seperate them if they are sticking together and let cool.
  • Serve with your favorite cocktail!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 585.2, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 8.8

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