Best 3 Holiday Spiced Nuts Recipes
As the festive season approaches and the air fills with a sweet aroma of spices, the tradition of preparing holiday spiced nuts becomes a delightful culinary adventure. This beloved treat is a staple at family gatherings, parties, and holiday markets, offering a satisfying crunch and a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer almonds, walnuts, pecans, or a harmonious blend of nuts, embarking on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for holiday spiced nuts is a joyous exploration of taste and tradition.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HOLIDAY SPICED NUTS
This is a double batch, 3 cups to serve, 3 cups to gift-away. Buy nuts from bulk bins in market ? they are better priced than nuts on baking aisle.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 12m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet and cook nuts over moderate heat 7 to 8 minutes until golden and well toasted ¿ your nose will know when they are done. Transfer nuts to a plate and return pan to stove top. Add butter to the pan in small pieces. Melt butter and spice it with anise, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Let butter infuse a minute then pour over nuts. Turn off heat. Add smoked nuts to the skillet and turn to combine evenly with butter.
SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS
Categories Nut Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Pecan Walnut Spice Honey Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil foil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder and cayenne pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Stir in sugar and honey. Add nuts. Stir until honey mixture is amber in color and nuts are well coated, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer nut mixture to prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, separate nuts with spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
HOLIDAY SPICED NUTS
My inspiration for posting this recipe was from one I tried from JAP called Sweet Spiced Nuts by Beth McDaniel. I didn't have all the ingredients to make her recipe verbatim. I tweaked it a bit & doubled it. I'll link the two recipes. *** Oh, this recipe can be halved, but they get gobbled up way too fast and you just end up...
Provided by Donna Roth
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 250º. Liberally spray 2 jelly roll pans with cooking spray.
- 2. Combine Splenda, cinnamon, salt, ginger & nutmeg and set aside.
- 3. Whip egg whites with cold water till foamy & frothy, but not stiff. You don't want to see any peaks. Add spiced Splenda mixture and mix well.
- 4. Add nuts and stir to coat.
- 5. Spread nuts evenly on the two jelly roll pans. Try to keep the nuts in a single layer.
- 6. Bake for up to 2 hours, stirring the nuts about every 30 minutes till they are really dry and toasty. Each time you stir the nuts rotate the pans.
- 7. Remove from oven and enjoy!!!!! These are super yummy!!!
Tips:
- Choose the right nuts: For this recipe, harder nuts like pecans, walnuts, and almonds work best. Avoid softer nuts like cashews and pistachios, as they can burn easily.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding will prevent the nuts from roasting evenly.
- Roast the nuts until fragrant: The nuts are done roasting when they are fragrant and golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Add the spices: Once the nuts are roasted, toss them with the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
- Cool the nuts: Spread the nuts on a wire rack to cool completely before serving. This will help them to crisp up.
Conclusion:
These holiday spiced nuts are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for gift-giving or snacking on during the holidays. They are also a great way to use up leftover nuts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of these delicious nuts that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you are looking for a festive and easy snack or gift, give these holiday spiced nuts a try.
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