**Holiday Sweet Spiced Nuts: A Festive Treat for All Occasions**
As the holiday season approaches, the air fills with the aromas of festive treats baking in ovens. Among these delectable delights, sweet spiced nuts hold a special place. These crunchy, flavorful snacks are not only a delicious addition to holiday gatherings but also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. This collection of recipes offers a variety of sweet and savory spiced nut treats, ranging from classic cinnamon-sugar coated almonds to zesty rosemary-garlic pecans and spicy chili-lime cashews. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guides, these recipes cater to bakers of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these delightful holiday sweet spiced nuts.
SWEET & SPICY NUTS
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
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 SPICED NUTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until frothy. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the spice blend and cayenne pepper. Toss the nuts in the egg white mixture, then stir in the sugar-spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce.
- Spoon the nuts onto the prepared baking sheet in small clusters and bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely, then break into pieces.
SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS
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
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
CINNAMON SPICED NUTS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F, and make sure to line a baking sheet with parchment paper - these nuts will stick to the pan without it.
- Add the nuts and dried cranberries to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In small bowl, stir together maple syrup, egg white, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne.
- Pour the spice mixture over the nuts, then stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the nuts into a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool, then enjoy. They will get crunchy and stick together into clusters as they cool.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (about 1/4 cup), Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS
Categories Nut Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Pecan Walnut Spice Honey Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.)
SWEET AND SPICY HOLIDAY MIXED NUTS
Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Holiday Mixed Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Oven 250.
- Whisk eggs and water until frothy. Stir in nuts. Mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spread nuts on lightly buttered cookie sheet. Bake until dry, about 45 minutes. Cool and break into chunks. (Can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container for 3 days.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 950.2, Fat 73.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1090.8, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 31.5, Protein 25.6
Tips:
- Choose the right nuts: For this recipe, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts work well. You can also use a mix of different nuts.
- Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in the oven or in a skillet over medium heat.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe give the nuts a warm and flavorful taste. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your taste.
- Don't overcook the nuts: The nuts should be cooked until they are fragrant and lightly browned, but not burnt.
- Let the nuts cool completely: Before storing the nuts, let them cool completely. This will help them to crisp up and prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Holiday Sweet Spiced Nuts is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for snacking or giving as gifts. The nuts are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze that is made with honey, brown sugar, and a variety of spices. They are then roasted in the oven until they are fragrant and lightly browned. The nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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