Best 9 Slow Cooker Spiced Party Nut Mix Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed snacking experience with our tantalizing Spiced Party Nut Mix, a delightful symphony of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. This irresistible mix features an array of wholesome nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts, each carefully selected for its unique texture and flavor profile. Coated in a delectable blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, these nuts are roasted to perfection, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a quick and healthy snack, or simply craving a satisfying crunch, our Spiced Party Nut Mix is the perfect choice. Join us as we explore the culinary journey of creating this irresistible treat, with step-by-step instructions and additional recipe variations to suit your preferences. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER SPICED MIXED NUTS



Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts image

What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they'll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. -Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg white
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until blended; stir in nuts. In a small bowl, mix sugars, spices and salt. Add to nut mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Gradually stir in water. Cook, covered, on low 20 minutes., Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

SLOW-COOKER BROWN SUGAR PARTY NUTS



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Serve something sweet and spicy for your next party! Enjoy these slow cooked crispy nuts that are perfect snacks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 4h5m

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole cashews
1 1/2 cups unblanched whole almonds
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Spray 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix cashews, almonds and pecans. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour over nuts; stir until completely coated.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Lightly grease sheet of waxed paper; spread coated nuts in single layer on waxed paper. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg

SLOW-COOKER CANDIED SPICED NUTS



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Gift your loved ones with these easy slow-cooker candied nuts this holiday.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups almonds
2 cups cashews
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together sugars and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until a little frothy.
  • Place nuts in slow cooker.
  • Pour egg white mixture over nuts, and stir until nuts are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over nuts, and stir until nuts are all coated well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  • When 20 minutes are left, pour 1/4 cup water into slow cooker, and stir. When cooking time is up, spread nuts on cookie sheet to cool until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CANDIED NUTS



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I like giving spiced nuts as holiday gifts. This slow cooker recipe with ginger and cinnamon is so good, you just might use it all year long. -Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups walnut halves
1 cup unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, mix butter, confectioners' sugar and spices. Add nuts; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until nuts are crisp, stirring once., Transfer nuts to waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED PARTY NUT MIX



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Taco seasoning mix and cayenne pepper fabulously flavor crunchy crackers, pretzels and four types of nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 4h20m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups roasted unsalted cashews
2 cups walnut halves
2 cups unblanched whole almonds
3 cups bite-size cheese crackers
2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.
  • Cook uncovered on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until nuts are toasted. Turn off slow cooker. Serve with large serving spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICED NUTS



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Oven space is always at a premium around the holidays, and these slow-cooker spiced nuts won't claim any of it. They're so good and so easy, though, that you'll want to use this method all year round.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pecans
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with heavy-duty foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the pecans and cashews, and toss to coat. Add the nuts to the slow cooker in an even layer, cover and turn the heat to high. Cook until a light syrup forms at the bottom, 1 hour.
  • Turn the heat to low, stir the nuts and continue to cook, stirring every 20 minutes, until the nuts are glazed and the bottom of the cooker is dry, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the slow cooker off, uncover and let the nuts harden, stirring occasionally, up to 2 hours. If not serving immediately, the nuts can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED NUTS



Slow-Cooker Spiced Nuts image

Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
2 cups raw pecans

Steps:

  • Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with heavy-duty foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the cashews and pecans and toss to coat. Add the nuts to the slow cooker in an even layer, cover and turn the heat to high. Cook until a light syrup forms at the bottom, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the heat to low, stir the nuts and continue to cook, stirring every 20 minutes, until the nuts are glazed and the bottom of the cooker is dry, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the slow cooker off, uncover and let the nuts harden, stirring occasionally, up to 2 hours. If not serving immediately, the nuts can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED FRUIT



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My late aunt who lived in Hawaii gave me this cherished recipe. She would prepare a traditional tropical meal for us whenever we visited and always included this fruity delight. I always think of her when I make it, whether it is for the holidays or an everyday meal. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
8 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup white wine or white grape juice
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, curry powder and wine; pour over fruit., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality nuts: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your party mix.
  • Roast the nuts before using them: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of nuts: This will add interest and texture to your party mix.
  • Choose spices that you like: There are many different spice combinations that you can use for this recipe. Experiment until you find one that you love.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make this recipe your own. Add your favorite nuts, spices, and other ingredients.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker spiced party nut mix is the perfect snack for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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