Best 15 Spiced Pecans And Pepitas Martha Stewart Recipes

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Elevate your snacking with this delightful recipe for Spiced Pecans and Pepitas by Martha Stewart. This culinary creation combines the nutty goodness of pecans and pepitas with a symphony of aromatic spices, resulting in a tantalizing treat that satisfies both your sweet and savory cravings. With a hint of smokiness and a touch of heat, these spiced nuts offer a captivating flavor experience that will leave you reaching for more.

The recipe provides a detailed guide to creating this irresistible snack, ensuring success for both seasoned chefs and aspiring home cooks. Alongside the Spiced Pecans and Pepitas, the article also features two additional recipes: Rosemary Roasted Nuts and Sweet and Spicy Nuts. All three recipes utilize simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, promising a rewarding culinary adventure. Whether you're seeking a crunchy companion for your favorite beverage, a delightful addition to your trail mix, or a unique gift for a special occasion, these recipes have got you covered.

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SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325˚ and lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix 1 teaspoon salt, the chili powder, cumin, allspice, cayenne, cinnamon and paprika in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and soy sauce and stir to melt the sugar, then stir in the spices.
  • Add the pecans and toss to coat them in the spiced butter. Cook, tossing, until the butter is absorbed into the nuts, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread on the baking sheet and bake until the nuts are toasted and the coating is caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the pan, sprinkle lightly with salt and serve warm.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons egg white (1 extra-large egg)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups whole pecan halves (8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with the cooking spray or brush it lightly with oil.
  • Place the egg white in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds, until light and frothy. Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, chile powder, cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pecans and mix well, until thoroughly coated. Pour the mixture, including any liquid, onto the prepared pan and spread in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing twice with a metal spatula. Each time you toss the pecans, spread them out again in one layer. When they're done, sprinkle with fleur de sel and allow to cool completely; they will crisp as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

SPICED NUTS



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A perfect spicy snack for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups pecan halves, or assorted nuts, such as cashews, walnuts, or almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white until soft and foamy. Combine all remaining ingredients except pecans; whisk into egg white. Stir in pecans until well coated; spread mixture in single layer onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake pecans for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Using a metal spatula, toss, stir, and separate nuts. Reduce oven to 250 degrees and return nuts to bake until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; toss, and stir again. Place baking pan on wire rack to cool (they will crisp as they cool). Break up any that stick together.

SPICED PEPITAS AND PECANS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
2 cups shelled pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and water until frothy. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, salt and cayenne. Stir the sugar mixture into the egg whites, then add the pepitas and pecans. Toss until the nuts are completely coated.
  • Evenly spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until crispy. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

SPICED PECAN HOSTESS GIFT



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsalted pecan halves
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon chili paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine pecans, maple syrup, 3 teaspoons salt, pepper flakes, chili powder, cayenne, and chili paste. Toss to coat.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, toss with remaining teaspoon salt and let cool. Serve immediately or store, at room temperature, in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SPICY PECANS



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These pecans are great to nibble on along with some eggnog.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
5 cups (20 ounces) pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Stir in pecans. Spread coated pecans in a single layer onto the baking sheets. Bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees. Rotate the sheets in oven, and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Immediately spread pecans in a single layer on clean parchment paper; let cool before serving or storing.

SPICED PEPITAS



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This spicy pepitas recipe makes wonderful use of the seeds from your jack-o'-lantern.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds     Pumpkin Seeds

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg white until soft and foamy. In a small bowl mix together sugar, salt, chile, allspice, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Whisk sugar mixture into egg whites. Stir in pepitas until well coated.
  • Spread pepita mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and fragrant and seeds are almost completely dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Place baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Spiced pepitas may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

SPICED PECANS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel
1 pound pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix the salt, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and orange peel together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the nuts in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until they just start to brown and smell toasted. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the spice mixture and stir to combine. Once combined, add both sugars and water, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the nuts, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheetpan and separate them with a fork or spatula. Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage. Can be stored up to 3 weeks.

SPICED PEPITAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 17m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pumpkin seeds*
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Spanish sweet smoked paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the pumpkin seeds out onto the tray and roast until the seeds are lightly toasted, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the toasted seeds to a large bowl along with the olive oil, and toss. Add the spices and toss again. Season the seed mixture with sea salt, to taste and serve.

SPICED PECANS AND PEPITAS -MARTHA STEWART



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Make and share this Spiced Pecans and Pepitas -Martha Stewart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Toss together pecans, pepitas, oil, chili powder, and salted on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread in a single layer.
  • Bake, stirring once, until well toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Mixture can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 248.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 3.7

SPICED PECANS



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So simple, so good! Have tried several different combinations of spices, but keep coming back to this one. I use only pecans, but mixed nuts would be fine.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SPICED PEPITAS



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These hulled pumpkin seeds are tossed with lime juice for zing and chili powder for spice (we like arbol for its extra kick), and then toasted into a crunchy-and addictive- appetizer or snack. Counter the heat by washing them down with a refreshing Mexican beer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pepitas (green hulled pumpkin seeds)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder, preferably arbol
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Stir together pepitas, lime juice, chili powder, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat pepitas in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 4 minutes.

SPICED MAPLE-GLAZED PECANS



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This recipe is courtesy of Lisa Wagner. Download theSpiced Pecans Tag.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound unsalted pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Spread nut mixture in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat. Bake, stirring frequently, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool. Pecans can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up one week.

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS



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Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are seasoned with cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. They make a great hostess gift, too. -Carol Feaver, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Add cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugar and salt; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SALTY PECANS



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We love this recipe when made with pecans, but any firm nuts, such as cashews or walnuts, will work well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Coarse salt
1 pound pecans (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together sugar, cream, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add pecans, and stir until well coated. Spread pecans on baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until browned and toasted, 20 to 22 minutes. Sprinkle pecans with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let cool.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality pecans and pepitas. Fresh nuts will have a more intense flavor and will be less likely to be rancid.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe can be adjusted to taste. Feel free to add more or less of any particular spice, or experiment with different combinations.
  • Roast the nuts at a low temperature. This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the nuts frequently while roasting. This will help to ensure that they are evenly roasted.
  • Allow the nuts to cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

Spiced pecans and pepitas are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or added to trail mix, salads, or yogurt. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a little planning, you can easily make your own spiced pecans and pepitas at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give this recipe a try!

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