Best 13 Spiced Walnuts Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil a delectable array of spiced walnut recipes, tantalizing your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. From the classic candied walnuts, perfect for elevating your holiday baking, to the piquant spiced walnuts, adding a touch of warmth to your salads and cheeseboards, our recipes offer versatility and endless possibilities. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect spiced walnuts, whether you prefer the simplicity of a one-step stovetop method or the convenience of a hands-off oven-roasted approach. With options ranging from sweet and crunchy to savory and spicy, our recipes cater to every palate, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. Get ready to transform ordinary walnuts into extraordinary culinary delights with our comprehensive guide to spiced walnuts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED WALNUTS



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Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups walnut halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat honey, oil, and 1 tablespoon water over medium heat. Add walnuts; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the sugar, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne over the nuts. Cook, tossing and stirring until the nuts are well coated and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

SPICED WALNUTS



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I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself-this recipe is worthy of my hard-won walnuts! The rich, buttery taste will fool you, as there's not a drop of butter in them. Not overly sweet, the nuts get nice and crispy from the egg bath. They work well as an appetizer and are an always-welcome hostess gift. They also freeze well, so you can enjoy them any time of year. -Sherri Starkin, Lyle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 package (16 ounces) walnut halves
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. In a bowl, beat egg white and water until foamy. Add walnuts. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add nut mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake until toasted and crisp, 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FIG-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SPICED WALNUTS



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When we lived in San Diego, we used to walk through dozens of neighborhoods where we found fig, pomegranate, and citrus trees everywhere. Nothing beats the delicate flavor and juicy texture of a fresh, ripe fig-nothing except for maybe the dish. While fresh figs aren't highly accessible for most people, dried figs can usually be found at just about any market. We use dried figs here to create a dish that reminds us of those summer evening walks when we would score a bounty of fresh figs. Served with spicy toasted walnuts and smothered in a sweet and silky sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by Katherine & Ryan Harvey

Categories     HarperCollins     Chicken     Fig     Walnut     Dinner     Healthy     Kid-Friendly     Braise     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the chicken:
2 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
1/2 cup dried mission figs, diced
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup Chicken Bone Broth
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
For the walnuts:
1/2 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken:
  • In a cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon ghee or oil along with the figs and cherries and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer to reduce by one third, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the marinade to a bowl and place in the freezer to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • In the same bowl or a resealable zip-top bag, combine the chicken and marinade. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly, cover if using a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • When you are ready to eat, preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Transfer the chicken from the marinade to a plate. Reserve the marinade.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon ghee or oil in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with the sea salt and cook the chicken in the hot ghee or oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the reserved marinade and bone broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the liquid by half, about 10 minutes, turning the chicken periodically to ensure even cooking.
  • Make the spiced walnuts:
  • On a baking sheet or in an oven-safe sauté pan, toss the walnuts with the olive oil, sea salt, and paprika. Spread out in an even layer and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve:
  • Transfer the skillet or pan with the chicken to the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken, garnished with toasted walnuts and chopped fresh parsley.

SPICED WALNUTS FOR WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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These walnuts add some kick to Cristeta Comerford's Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon store-bought Cajun spice mix

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool.

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH SPICED WALNUTS



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg white
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Passover wine, ruby port or grape juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne (optional)
1 pound walnut halves
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 large or 3 small endive heads, thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
3 cups arugula, packed
Black pepper and flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick liner or parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and 1/2 teaspoon salt until frothy. Whisk in sugar, wine, cinnamon and cayenne (if desired) until smooth. Add nuts and toss until they are well coated with egg mixture.
  • Spread nuts on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. The nuts should be glazed and golden at the edges. Let cool. Coarsely chop 1 cup of the nuts (save the rest for noshing).
  • Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine shallot, vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk in olive oil. Add apples, and toss to coat.
  • Put endive and arugula in a salad bowl. Add apple mixture and chopped nuts, and toss well. Season to taste with more salt and black pepper, and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 725, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

SIMPLE SWEET AND SAVORY SPICED WALNUTS



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These are really simple and use much less butter than some. They are mildly sweet and mildly spicy---those who love super spicy will have to add cayenne, etc. They are a lovely complement to a glass of sherry or a cheese board to be served with wine. They are a great addition to salads and can be chopped and included in any number of sweet and savory pastries.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Savory

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups walnut halves
1/4 cup brown sugar (dark or lite(may use more if you prefer the nuts sweeter)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
3 -4 roasted garlic cloves
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Have ready a silpat on a sheet pan or a parchment lined pan on a surface which can withstand heat.
  • Mash the garlic with the brown sugar and spices to form a paste.
  • Melt the butter in a non stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sugar/spice paste to the skillet and, using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir to combine the butter and paste (about a minute or two).
  • Once it is roughly combined, add the walnuts and stir to coat; this will take no more than a minute or two.
  • When the walnuts are coated, transfer them to the silpat or parchment.
  • Spread them out with your wooden spatula and allow to cool.
  • Store the cooled nuts in a tin or jar.
  • Use in salads (butter lettuce, beets, blue cheese and these nuts--super!), or as a nibble with cocktails/apertifs.

DIAMOND'S SPICED WALNUTS



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Just opened a new 3 lb. bag of walnuts, and on the back I found this recipe. I've always wanted to try spiced walnuts. Here's the resuts and the recipe.

Provided by Bonnie Glazier

Categories     Nuts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 c water
2 c walnuts, halves or large peices

Steps:

  • 1. Boil sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and water to 235 degrees F on candy thermometer (soft ball stage).
  • 2. Remove from heat and add walnuts. Stir until creamy.
  • 3. Turn out on waxed paper; separate walnuts, using two forks.

SPICED WALNUTS



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"WHERE'S MY NUTS?" Every year at Christmas, my mom has friends and family asking her this very question! She makes these tasty treats every year for Christmas. These sweet treats are even gobbled up by the avowed nut haters in the family!

Provided by -Tulip-

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups nuts

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cups walnut halves
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cinnamon and evaporated milk in medium saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • The mixture should be brought to the soft stage, which is at 235°-240° on a candy thermometer.
  • The soft stage is when a small amount dropped into cold water forms a soft, flexible ball.
  • Add the nuts and vanilla.
  • Stir until the mixture can no longer be stirred.
  • Turn out on wax paper and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1215.9, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 121, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 103.2, Protein 20.7

SPICED CALIFORNIA WALNUTS



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Create simply delicious spiced walnut snacks and appetizers. Adjust the ingredients to create savory, hot or sweet delights.

Provided by Megan2300

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 cups california walnuts, halves and pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225°F and line a large shallow baking pan with foil.
  • Combine the egg white and water. Beat until foamy.
  • Add the walnuts and toss to coat.
  • Pour the mixture into a strainer and let drain 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon and allspice in a plastic or paper bag, shaking the bag to mix.
  • Add the walnuts; hold the bag shut and shake vigorously to coat the nuts.
  • Spread nuts in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool completely, stirring occasionally and breaking nuts apart if stuck together.
  • Don't worry if they stick to the foil, it is easy to peel them off.
  • Store in a tightly-capped jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 8

SPICED WALNUTS



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Make and share this Spiced Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne
3 cups walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the oil through the cayenne in a skillet.
  • Heat over low heat until the oil is very hot (don't let the oil smoke).
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the walnuts to the oil and stir until coated.
  • Spread the walnuts in a power towel-lined shallow baking pan.
  • Bake at 300° 10 minutes or until crisp.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Cool; pack in fancy jars.

SWEET & SAVORY ROASTED SPICED WALNUTS



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These addictively delicious walnuts make for crunchy nibbling to enjoy out of hand or on a salad. This snack can be prepared well in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. A slender rasp-style grater is the ideal tool for the orange zest. Recipe is from Williams-Sonoma's "Thanksgiving Entertaining".

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Oranges

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups walnut halves

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375°F Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly butter the foil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add the sugar mixture and whisk to blend, then whisk in the orange zest. Add the walnuts and stir until thoroughly coated. Spread the walnuts on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake the walnuts, stirring every 10 minutes to loosen them, until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to a bowl and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

SPICED WALNUTS



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These scream Christmas to me. My mom used to make them every year at Christmas time. They're just DIFFERENT! :) In a good way of course! :) I'm GUESSING on the cooking time, because I don't time myself when I make them!!! Sorry!!

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
6 tablespoons milk
4 cups walnut pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Boil together the sugar, cinnamon, ginger and milk to a very soft ball stage.
  • Add walnuts and vanilla.
  • Stir until it thickens and coats the walnuts.
  • Turn out onto waxed paper.
  • Seperate the nuts.

SPICED CANDIED WALNUTS



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Number Of Ingredients 7

Peanut or canola oil
4 cups walnut halves
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about 1-inch of oil to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain and transfer nuts to a medium bowl. While nuts are still hot and slightly wet, add confectioners' sugar and toss to coat nuts. Stir and toss until all the sugar has melted into the nuts; if bits of unmelted sugar remain on the nuts, they will not fry properly. Stir the nuts again before frying. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer a few nuts to the hot oil, allowing the foam to subside before adding another spoonful. (Otherwise, the oil could foam over and burn you.) Fry in small batches until the nuts are medium brown, about 45 seconds per batch; be careful not to overcook. Scatter on an unlined baking sheet to cool slightly. In a small bowl, stir together cayenne, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and the pepper. While the nuts are still warm, transfer them to a bowl and sprinkle evenly with about half of the spice mix. Toss well to distribute the spices and then taste a nut. Add more spice mix, to taste, and toss well after each addition. When cool, pack in an airtight jar. They will keep at room temperature for at least 2 weeks. Yield: 4 cups

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts. Fresh walnuts have a more vibrant flavor and are easier to work with than stale walnuts.
  • Toast the walnuts before using them. Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices you use will depend on your personal preferences, but some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. When baking the walnuts, make sure to spread them out in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
  • Watch the walnuts closely while they are baking. The walnuts can burn easily, so it's important to keep an eye on them and remove them from the oven as soon as they are done.
  • Let the walnuts cool completely before storing them. Once the walnuts are done baking, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Spiced walnuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. They are also a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own spiced walnuts at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give spiced walnuts a try!

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