Sweet and Spicy Nuts

November 4, 2024

45

easy

32

  1. Prepare the Spice Mix
    • In a small bowl, mix together cumin, cayenne, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside for later use.
  2. Toast the Nuts
    • In a dry skillet, heat the nuts over medium heat.
    • Cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to toast and become fragrant, about 4 minutes.
    • Transfer the toasted nuts to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Make the Glaze
    • In the same skillet, add butter, sugar, water, and the prepared spice mix.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a glaze forms, about 1 minute.
  4. Glaze the Nuts
    • Return the toasted nuts to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the glaze.
    • Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are fully glazed and golden brown.
  5. Cool the Nuts
    • Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed nuts to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
    • Use a fork to separate the nuts and prevent clumping.
    • Let them rest until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes.
  6. Store
    • Once cooled, store the spiced glazed nuts in an airtight container for snacking.

 

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Ingredients:

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2tablespoons butter
0.5teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5teaspoon ground cumin
0.25cup brown sugar light
2cups nuts such as walnuts mixed
32servings salt to taste
2tablespoons water

Directions

1.
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together cumin, cayenne, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside for later use.
Mark as complete
2.
Toast the Nuts
1. In a dry skillet, heat the nuts over medium heat. | 2. Cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to toast and become fragrant, about 4 minutes. | 3. Transfer the toasted nuts to a small bowl and set aside.
Mark as complete
3.
Make the Glaze
1. In the same skillet, add butter, sugar, water, and the prepared spice mix. | 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a glaze forms, about 1 minute.
Mark as complete
4.
Glaze the Nuts
1. Return the toasted nuts to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the glaze. | 2. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are fully glazed and golden brown.
Mark as complete
5.
Cool the Nuts
1. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed nuts to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. | 2. Use a fork to separate the nuts and prevent clumping. | 3. Let them rest until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes.
Mark as complete
6.
Store
Once cooled, store the spiced glazed nuts in an airtight container for snacking.
Mark as complete

Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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