Sweet N Savory Nuts Recipes

SWEET & SPICY ROASTED PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat so the maple syrup doesn't get stuck to the pan (this is important). Pour the almonds, pecans and pepitas onto the pan and set it aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the optional rosemary (or any other added seasonings), maple syrup, melted butter, salt, vanilla, and cayenne (if you using). Gently whisk until blended.
• Pour the mixture over the nuts on the prepared baking sheet. Stir well, until all of the nuts are lightly coated. Spread the mixture in a single layer across the pan (the maple syrup will pool on the bottom of the pan, but that's okay).
• Bake, stirring after the first 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes thereafter, until almost no maple syrup remains on the parchment paper and the nuts are deeply golden, 23 to 26 minutes. (The maple syrup coating will be a little sticky right out of the oven, but will harden as the pecans cool.)
• Remove the pan from the oven and stir the nuts one more time, spreading them into an even layer across the pan. Let them cool down for about 10 minutes, then, while the nuts are still warm, carefully separate any large clumps (this may or may not be necessary).
• Let the nut mixture cool completely on the pan. These will keep for up to 2 months in a sealed bag at room temperature.

SWEET AND SAVORY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Lightly beat egg white in a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except nuts, mixing until slightly frothy. Fold in nuts.
• Spray or lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. Pour mixture onto sheet, spreading nuts out in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 40 to 45 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

SWEET & SPICY NUTS

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.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

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.

SWEET AND SAVORY SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Lightly oil a 4-sided sheet pan.
• Whisk together sugar, spices, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy, then stir in nuts. Add spice mixture and toss to coat.
• Spread nut mixture in 1 layer in sheet pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until dry and well toasted, about 20 minutes. Loosen nuts from pan, then cool completely.
• What to drink:
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SWEET & SAVORY SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Toast pecans in a 350F oven for 6 minutes, or till they smell good & have started to change colour.
• Stir spice mix together.
• Combine glaze ingredients in a heavy pot, bring to boil over medium heat, whisk constantly.
• Stir nuts into glaze & continue stirring till all the nuts are shiny & the liquid is gone, about 1 or 2 minutes.
• Pour nuts in a mixing bowl, sprinkle on spice mix & toss to coat nuts.
• Spred on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 4 minutes.
• Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.
• Cool & store in airtight container (but not a plastic bag).

SWEET 'N SAVORY CANDIED NUT MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for the spice coating mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
• Lightly oil a large metal bowl. Put the mixed nuts in the oiled bowl and set aside.
• Over medium heat, melt the strawberry spread in a small saucepan. Stir in 2 tablespoons paprika and 2 tsp cumin. Continue cooking this mixture until it reads 230 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. I know this might seem obvious, but DO NOT taste test this mixture, and take care not to spill any on your skin -- it will cause serious burns.
• As soon as mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and carefully pour over nut mixture immediately. Stir mixture with a wooden spoon for even distribution of glaze.
• Cool glazed nuts for about 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle. Sprinkle the spice coating mixture over them and stir to combine.
• Cool completely before packing in airtight containers.

SWEET 'N SAVORY NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Toss nuts with seasonings in large bowl. Add combined honey and butter; mix lightly.
• Spread onto baking sheet.
• Bake 15 min., stirring after 8 min. Cool completely.