Best Sweet And Salty Spiced Nuts Recipes

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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 & 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.

SWEET-AND-SPICY NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grind 1/2 teaspoon each caraway and coriander seeds in a spice grinder. Whisk 2 egg whites to soft peaks; fold in the spices, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 6 chopped dried arbol chiles, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon orange zest, 3 cups mixed nuts and 3 tablespoons diced butter. Spread on a baking sheet; bake at 325 degrees F, stirring occasionally, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool. Crumble the chiles for extra heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by KitchenGnome

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
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°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.

SWEET AND SALTY NUTS



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These party pleasers are also mouth-watering tossed over a warm salad, casserole, or a roasted vegetable dish.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20-24 1/4 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb pecan halves or 1 lb walnut pieces (4 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
coarse raw sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, usung about 2 tablespoons butter, generously butter a 15x10x1-inch baking pan,set aside.
  • In a large bowl stir together the nuts, grandulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined; spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly, stirring once or twice; remove from oven; sprinkle generously with raw sugar; toss to coat.
  • Transfer mixture to a large piece of foil (Release foil works great), cool completly about 30 minutes; break apart to serve.
  • Store nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in freezer container in freezer up to 3 months.

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