Best Sweet N Savory Nuts Recipes

SWEET & SAVORY SPICED NUTS

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I found this recipe on familyfun.com They used pecans in the recipe, but I am sure you could sub any nuts you choose. They use a bit of canola or corn oil in the glaze, you could use a mild flavoured olive oil as well. These would be a great addition to any holiday goodie basket. They do say to avoid putting the nuts in plastic bags because the coating will rub off. The best method to package them would be in a small glass bowl wrapped with cellophane, or in a small decorative tin.

Provided by Demelza

Categories Nuts

Time 22m

Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn oil

Steps:

Toast pecans in a 350F oven for 6 minutes, or till they smell good & have started to change colour.
Stir spice mix together.
Combine glaze ingredients in a heavy pot, bring to boil over medium heat, whisk constantly.
Stir nuts into glaze & continue stirring till all the nuts are shiny & the liquid is gone, about 1 or 2 minutes.
Pour nuts in a mixing bowl, sprinkle on spice mix & toss to coat nuts.
Spred on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 4 minutes.
Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.
Cool & store in airtight container (but not a plastic bag).

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

Ingredients

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.