Best 10 Easy Spiced Caramel Nuts Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful snack or a sweet treat to add to your dessert repertoire, look no further than easy spiced caramel nuts. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful snack that is perfect for parties, gifting, or simply enjoying on your own. Caramel nuts are a classic treat that combines the sweetness of caramel with the crunch of nuts, but adding spices takes them to a whole new level of flavor. With the right combination of spices, you can create a snack that is both sweet and savory, with a hint of warmth and complexity. So grab your favorite nuts, some sugar, butter, and a few spices, and let's get started on making some irresistible spiced caramel nuts!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-COATED SPICED NUTS



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"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

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1-1/2 cups roasted salted almonds
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole salted cashews
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon white pepper

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.

SALTED CARAMEL NUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup each whole roasted salted cashews, whole large pecan halves, whole unsalted almonds and whole walnut halves (4 cups total)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fleur de sel

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.

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.

SPICED CARAMEL CORN



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces whole macadamia nuts (about 1 cup), optional
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup unpopped popcorn
1/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet, and bake until fragrant and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand until cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
  • Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat); set aside. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over high heat. Add popcorn, and cover. Once the corn begins to pop, shake the pan constantly. When the corn has finished popping, remove from the heat, uncover; set aside.
  • In a large deep pot, at least 12 inches wide, stir together water, sugar, and corn syrup. Add vanilla pod and seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush down the sides of the pan to remove any undissolved sugar granules. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, tilting and swirling the pan, until the mixture just begins to smoke and is a deep caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in the popcorn and nuts. Cook, stirring, while moving the pot on and off the heat to prevent the caramel from burning, until the popcorn is completely coated and the mixture is deep mahogany in color. Pour onto prepared baking sheet, and spread in an even layer. Let cool. Remove and discard vanilla bean. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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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

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

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

CARAMELISED NUTS



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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

200g mixed nut , try pecans, almonds, hazlenuts, pistachios
140g icing sugar
3 tbsp Grand Marnier

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

CARAMEL-COATED SPICED NUTS



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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

2 egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1 1/2 cups roasted salted almonds
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole salted cashews
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon white pepper

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 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.

SPICED CARAMELIZED NUTS



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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

1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
walnuts

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

SPICED CARAMEL CORN



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For many years, we prepared this spiced popcorn during the holidays for gift giving. We always had to make a triple batch because no one could stop eating it!-Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 quarts air-popped popcorn
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to two lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the caramel from burning.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel, as it will become hard and brittle.
  • Add the nuts to the caramel as soon as it is ready, so that they can be evenly coated.
  • Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet to cool, so that they don't stick together.
  • Store the nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Conclusion:

These spiced caramel nuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts. They are also a great gift idea for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying snack that is sure to please everyone.

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