In the realm of culinary pleasures, caramelized and spiced nuts stand as an irresistible treat, tantalizing taste buds with their sweet and savory symphony. This delightful snack or ingredient elevates any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with loved ones, an elegant dinner party, or a simple treat to indulge in. With their irresistible crunch, caramelized outer layer, and aromatic blend of spices, these nuts offer a captivating experience that leaves you craving more. From classic holiday favorites to innovative flavor combinations, the world of caramelized and spiced nuts is brimming with possibilities, inviting you on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and ignite your senses.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMELIZED NUTS
Adapted from existentialmoo.com. Makes a very tasty snack. CAUTION: it's very addictive! Can be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl.
- Line baking pan with foil and lightly oil.
- Bring sugar, water, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour over nuts and stir until nuts are well coated.
- Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to baking pan (discarding syrup) and roast in 1 layer in middle of oven, stirring nuts occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
- (gotta watch them, they burn easily) Lightly oil another sheet of foil, spread nuts in 1 layer on foil and cool completely.
- Break apart any nuts that are stuck together.
SALTED CARAMEL NUTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the nuts on a sheet pan, spread them out and roast them for 7 minutes, until they become fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- After the nuts are cooled, place the sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a medium (10-inch) saute pan and mix with a fork until all of the sugar is moistened. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar melts; from this point on, don¿t stir the caramel, swirl the pan! Don¿t worry, the mixture may look as though it¿s crystallizing. Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mixture becomes a clear golden brown, swirling the pan constantly at the end. (Careful, the caramel is very hot!) Off the heat, quickly add the vanilla (it will bubble up!) and swirl the pan to combine. Working quickly (the caramel will continue to cook in the pan), add the nuts and the kosher salt and toss with 2 large spoons until the nuts are completely coated.
- Pour the nuts and any extra caramel in the pan onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the nuts out in one layer, pulling them apart with two forks. Sprinkle with the fleur de sel and set aside to cool. When they¿re completely cooled, carefully break the nuts into large clusters with your hands, trying not to break the nuts too much.
SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS
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
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
CARAMEL-COATED SPICED NUTS
"A friend gave me these nuts in a jar as a gift. They were so delicious, I asked for the recipe and have made them ever since. They are always very well received." -Carol Sankovic, Canfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites and water until foamy. Add the almonds, pecans and cashews; stir gently to coat. Combine the brown sugar, pie spice and pepper; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CARAMELISED NUTS
A moreish treat that can be a little addictive. These nuts are so yummy you'll need to make double
Provided by Tana Ramsay
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert, Supper, Treat
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients in a pan and place over a moderate heat. Stir constantly, allowing the mix to caramelise and turn brown and making sure all the nuts are well coated.
- Pour the nuts onto some greaseproof paper. Don't worry if they are stuck together, as they can be separated when cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 12.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15.7 grams sugar, Fiber 0.9 grams fiber, Protein 3.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
SPICED CARAMELIZED NUTS
Take pride in making caramelized nuts yourself. Toss PLANTERS Walnuts with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to make these Spiced Caramelized Nuts.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2-1/2 cups or 10 servings, 1/4 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325ºF.
- Beat egg white in medium bowl with wire whisk until foamy. Add sugar and seasonings; beat until well blended. Add nuts; stir until evenly coated.
- Spread into lightly greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake 20 min., or until browned stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
CARAMELIZED AND SPICED NUTS
Provided by Erika Lenkert
Categories Nut Appetizer Cocktail Party Quick & Easy New Year's Eve Spice Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat, add the sugar (and spiced if you wish), and stir until the sugar's dissolved. Add the nuts, stirring until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the nuts to a bowl to cool.
SPICED CARAMELIZED PECANS
Steps:
- In a deep-fryer or a deep pot, heat the oil to 350 degrees. (A deep-frying thermometer can be clipped to the side of the pan so that you can tell when the proper temperature has been reached).
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the pecans and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a large strainer, shaking off all excess water. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the nuts and then coat with the confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, allowing the sugar to melt into the pecans. Toss the nuts by shaking the strainer, adding a little more sugar each time, until all the sugar is used and all the nuts are coated. Do not use hands or a spoon to toss. The nuts should have a glaze of sugar.
- Carefully add the nuts to the heated oil, keeping the oil at 350 degrees F. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray to cool.
CARAMEL-COATED SPICED NUTS
Found this in Taste of Home. Haven't tried them yet, but wanted to save the recipe for the holidays.
Provided by Doglover61aka Earnh
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and water until foamy. Add the almonds, pecans and cashews; stir gently to coat. Combine the brown sugar, pie spice and pepper; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Spread into a greased 15"x10"x1" baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.3, Fat 56.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 355.4, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 47.1, Protein 17.6
CARAMELIZED SPICED CARROTS
Categories Vegetable Side Bake Roast Thanksgiving Vegetarian Mint Basil Pine Nut Carrot Fall Pomegranate Molasses Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk 1/4 cup water, pomegranate molasses, and next 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add carrots to pomegranate mixture and toss to coat. Divide carrots between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Roast until carrots are tender and liquids are reduced to glaze, stirring twice and mixing in water by tablespoonfuls if needed to prevent burning, about 55 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 375°F oven 10 minutes before serving.)
- Transfer carrots to platter. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, basil, and mint over carrots and serve.
- *A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets, and by mail from Adriana's Caravan (adrianascaravan.com).
Tips:
- Choose the right nuts: For caramelized nuts, choose nuts that have a mild flavor, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts. For spiced nuts, choose nuts that have a more robust flavor, such as cashews, peanuts, or pistachios.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the nuts from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the nuts will not caramelize evenly.
- Stir the nuts frequently: This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Use a candy thermometer: This will help you to ensure that the nuts are caramelized to the desired temperature.
- Let the nuts cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Caramelized and spiced nuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used to add flavor to other dishes. They are also a great gift idea for friends and family. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own caramelized and spiced nuts at home. So next time you are looking for a sweet and savory snack, try making a batch of caramelized and spiced nuts. You won't be disappointed!
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