Best 8 Contest Winning Sugar N Spice Nuts Recipes

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In the realm of culinary competitions, there exists a delectable treat that captivates the judges' palates and leaves them yearning for more: contest-winning sugar n spice nuts. These heavenly morsels, adorned with a tantalizing blend of sweetness and spice, possess an enchanting flavor profile that dances on the tongue. Whether you aspire to impress your friends and family at your next gathering or seek to conquer the hearts of discerning judges, embarking on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for these extraordinary nuts is a culinary quest worth pursuing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS



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My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. And tucked in colorful tins, it makes a handy last-minute gift idea for busy hostesses or drop-in visitors. -Joan Klinefelter, Utica, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large 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 the 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° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1/3 cup per serving)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pecans* (See Cook's Note)
1/2 cup almonds* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup pistachios* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup cashews* (See Cook's Note)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine nuts and seeds in a medium-sized bowl. Add the maple syrup and spices and salt and toss to combine. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, then transfer coated nuts to baking sheet and spread evenly in 1 layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until nuts are fragrant and lightly toasted.

SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the nuts out on a large baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are lightly toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl. Pour in the butter and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm or room temperature.

SUGAR-AND-SPICE CANDIED NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Spice     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus additional for greasing parchment
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups mixed nuts
Special Equipment
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly butter parchment.
  • Stir together butter, sugar, corn syrup, spices, and salt in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Spread nuts in 1 layer on lined baking sheet, separating any clumps. Bake, stirring nuts once with a heatproof rubber (silicone) spatula halfway through baking (keep nuts in 1 layer), until golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 45 minutes, then break into small clusters with your hands.

SPICED NUTS



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A perfect spicy snack for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups pecan halves, or assorted nuts, such as cashews, walnuts, or almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white until soft and foamy. Combine all remaining ingredients except pecans; whisk into egg white. Stir in pecans until well coated; spread mixture in single layer onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake pecans for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Using a metal spatula, toss, stir, and separate nuts. Reduce oven to 250 degrees and return nuts to bake until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; toss, and stir again. Place baking pan on wire rack to cool (they will crisp as they cool). Break up any that stick together.

SWEET AND SPICY ALMONDS



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An addictive snack that's great for parties or just having around the house--you'll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

Provided by katiebecck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ cups whole almonds
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake: they burn quickly.
  • Stir together the sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Stir together the water, honey, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the toasted almonds until evenly moistened. Pour the almonds into the sugar and spice mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto baking sheets in a single layer, and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS



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To tell the truth, I can't recall where this recipe came from. It's been a regular in my holiday baking, though, for many years. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, I hand these out to almost everybody-even the mailman's been known to find a batch in the mailbox! I moved from a big city as a bride. My husband soon persuaded me to enter baked goods at our county fair-now, our son, 8, is my cookie tester, and our daughter, 6, is the egg beater.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups lightly salted mixed nuts
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon orange juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place nuts in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat egg white and orange juice with a fork until foamy. Add the sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; mix well. Pour over nuts and stir to coat. , Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, stirring every 15 minutes. , Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BEST SPICE RUB RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: paprika, brown sugar, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic, cayenne, kosher salt, ground pepper

Provided by Alix Traeger

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon cayenne
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar, add all the spices and shake until combined.
  • Store in a tightly covered container, such as a mason jar, for up to a year.
  • Season your favorite meats and vegetables with the rub.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 22 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality nuts for the best flavor.
  • Toast the nuts before coating them in the sugar mixture. This will help the coating adhere and give the nuts a richer flavor.
  • Be sure to stir the nuts constantly while they are cooking in the sugar mixture. This will prevent them from burning.
  • If you want a sweeter coating, add more sugar to the mixture.
  • If you want a spicier coating, add more cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mixture.
  • Let the nuts cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Sugar n' spice nuts are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect one for your next party or gathering.

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