Best 8 Cayenne Sugar Nuts Recipes

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If you're craving a sweet and spicy treat, look no further than cayenne sugar nuts. These crunchy snacks are a symphony of flavors, with just the right amount of heat to balance out the sweetness. They're perfect for parties, road trips, or just a quiet evening at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and addictive snack that everyone will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAYENNE SUGAR NUTS



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Sugar and spice and everything nice. These are a holiday tradition with a wonderful kick.

Provided by Juliet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg white, room temperature
1 tablespoon water
1 pound whole pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg white and water together in a separate large bowl until frothy but not yet stiff; add pecans and stir to coat. Season nuts with the sugar mixture and spread onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast in oven, turning occasionally, until the nuts are browned and no longer moist, about 30 minutes.
  • Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool nuts, breaking apart any nuts stuck together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 591 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

CARAMELIZED AND SPICED NUTS



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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

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of cayenne and freshly ground black pepper (for spiced nuts
1 cup pecans or walnuts

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.

SUGAR-AND-SPICE NUTS



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I make these often during the holiday season -- everyone loves them. They also make a great hostess gift in a pretty jar. Thanks to Chatelaine, where I found this gem.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white
1 cup cashews, unsalted
1/2 cup pecan halves, unsalted
1/2 cup almonds, unsalted
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Beat egg white in a large bowl with a fork or whisk until foamy.
  • Stir in two cups of unsalted nuts until coated (amounts listed are my favourites, but any combination can be used, as can other nuts such as peanuts or walnuts).
  • Stir in sugar and spices; toss with nuts until coated.
  • Put nuts onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread out well.
  • Bake, stirring often, until golden-- about 20-25 minutes .
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

CAYENNE CASHEWS



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These nuts are to die for! I do not like spicy food and I love these. My mom gave me this recipe and I am now making them on a weekly basis!

Provided by Leslie Mehl Gibbs

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg white
3 cups unsalted raw cashews
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix in cashews until coated. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine sugar, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over cashews and toss to coat. Spread cashews on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until fragrant, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Continue baking, stirring every 20 minutes, until cashews look dry, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer cashews to a container and let cool, shaking or stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 396.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CAYENNE SUGAR NUTS



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Sugar and spice and everything nice. These are a holiday tradition with a wonderful kick.

Provided by Juliet

Categories     Nuts and Seeds Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg white, room temperature
1 tablespoon water
1 pound whole pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg white and water together in a separate large bowl until frothy but not yet stiff; add pecans and stir to coat. Season nuts with the sugar mixture and spread onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast in oven, turning occasionally, until the nuts are browned and no longer moist, about 30 minutes.
  • Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool nuts, breaking apart any nuts stuck together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 591 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

CAYENNE PECANS



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These toasted nuts are crunchy and mildly seasoned. The cayenne pepper adds a little zing. -Phyllis Stanley, Avery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups pecan halves (about 15 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt and cayenne. Toss pecans with butter mixture; spread evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Store cooled nuts in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUGAR AND SPICE NUTS



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This recipe came from Taste of Home. It is unusual because it uses dried cranberries. Perfect for those holiday meal appetizers.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Winter

Time 23m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg white
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine he brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries.
  • Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once.
  • Cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 199.9, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 6.3

SUGARED SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Nancy Gaffney

Categories     Nut     Bake     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Fall     Edible Gift     Party     Gourmet     Illinois

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
4 cups mixed salted roasted nuts (about 1 1/4 pound)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Whisk together egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy and stir in nuts. Stir together sugar and cinnamon and stir into nuts, coating well. Spread nuts in a lightly buttered large shallow pan and bake in middle of oven until dry, about 50 minutes. Cool and break into bite-size chunks.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh nuts that are free of blemishes and mold.
  • Use a variety of nuts to create a flavorful mix.
  • Toast the nuts before coating them in the cayenne sugar mixture. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a light hand when adding the cayenne pepper. A little goes a long way!
  • If you like your nuts extra spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  • Store the cayenne sugar nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cayenne sugar nuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and road trips. They are also a great way to add some flavor and crunch to salads, yogurt, and oatmeal. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give cayenne sugar nuts a try!

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