Best 3 Holiday Spiced Nuts Recipes

Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with our delightful collection of spiced nuts recipes. These delectable treats are not only a flavorful addition to your festive gatherings but also make for thoughtful and unique gifts. Our curated selection of recipes caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone to savor. From the classic combination of sweet and savory in our Honey Roasted Pecans to the zesty kick of our Chipotle Maple Walnuts, these recipes offer a range of flavor profiles that will tantalize your taste buds. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Candied Almonds and Chocolate-Dipped Cashews are sure to satisfy your cravings. Each recipe is crafted with carefully chosen spices, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you reaching for more.

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HOLIDAY SPICED NUTS

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This is a double batch, 3 cups to serve, 3 cups to gift-away. Buy nuts from bulk bins in market ? they are better priced than nuts on baking aisle.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 12m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups walnut halves
1 cup peeled hazelnuts
1 cup whole unsalted cashews
1 cup whole pecan halves
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground anise
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1 cup smoked almonds (recommended: Diamond Smokehouse almonds)

Steps:

Heat a large skillet and cook nuts over moderate heat 7 to 8 minutes until golden and well toasted ¿ your nose will know when they are done. Transfer nuts to a plate and return pan to stove top. Add butter to the pan in small pieces. Melt butter and spice it with anise, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Let butter infuse a minute then pour over nuts. Turn off heat. Add smoked nuts to the skillet and turn to combine evenly with butter.

SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS

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Categories Nut Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Pecan Walnut Spice Honey Christmas Eve Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup walnut halves
3/4 cup pecan halves

Steps:

Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil foil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder and cayenne pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Stir in sugar and honey. Add nuts. Stir until honey mixture is amber in color and nuts are well coated, about 6 minutes.
Transfer nut mixture to prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, separate nuts with spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

HOLIDAY SPICED NUTS

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My inspiration for posting this recipe was from one I tried from JAP called Sweet Spiced Nuts by Beth McDaniel. I didn't have all the ingredients to make her recipe verbatim. I tweaked it a bit & doubled it. I'll link the two recipes. *** Oh, this recipe can be halved, but they get gobbled up way too fast and you just end up...

Provided by Donna Roth

Categories Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lb nuts (i used pecan, almond, cashew, peanut)
2 egg whites
1/8 c ice cold water
2 c splenda granular
3 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 250º. Liberally spray 2 jelly roll pans with cooking spray.
2. Combine Splenda, cinnamon, salt, ginger & nutmeg and set aside.
3. Whip egg whites with cold water till foamy & frothy, but not stiff. You don't want to see any peaks. Add spiced Splenda mixture and mix well.
4. Add nuts and stir to coat.
5. Spread nuts evenly on the two jelly roll pans. Try to keep the nuts in a single layer.
6. Bake for up to 2 hours, stirring the nuts about every 30 minutes till they are really dry and toasty. Each time you stir the nuts rotate the pans.
7. Remove from oven and enjoy!!!!! These are super yummy!!!

Tips:

Choose fresh nuts: Fresh nuts will have a better flavor and texture than stale nuts. Look for nuts that are plump and free of blemishes.
Roast the nuts before spicing them: Roasting the nuts will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crispy. You can roast nuts in the oven or on the stovetop.
Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create your own unique blend. Some popular spices for holiday spiced nuts include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness can help to balance out the spiciness of the nuts. You can add sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
Store the nuts in an airtight container: Spiced nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Holiday spiced nuts are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for snacking, gifting, or using in holiday baking. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a holiday treat, give spiced nuts a try!