Best 7 Orange Ancho Spiced Nuts Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey into the realm of flavors with our exploration of the tantalizing orange ancho spiced nuts. Discover the perfect blend of zesty citrus and smoky spice, harmonized to create a symphony of taste. Whether you seek a delightful snack to accompany your evening gatherings, a thoughtful gift for a loved one, or a creative addition to your next party platter, this recipe will guide you towards a delectable treat. Like an alchemical transformation, we'll showcase how simple ingredients can be elevated into an extraordinary ensemble of flavors.

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ANCHO SPICED NUTS



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Nutrient-dense and oh, so delicious Ancho Spiced Nuts are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, keto, and completely addictive! The perfect take-anywhere snack that packs a ton of protein into each bite. Pair with cheese, use as a salad topper, or with a glass of champagne for a bougie treat that's hard to beat.

Provided by Cori Horton

Categories     Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons dried, ground ancho pepper, or cayenne
2 1/2 cups pecans, or assorted nuts & seeds (see notes for recommendations)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350⁰F (175C⁰). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and reserve.
  • Add nuts to a large bowl. Mix spices, salt & sugar together in a small bowl or directly in with nuts. Toss nuts with spice blend using a rubber spatula.
  • Separate eggs reserving whites in a small bowl. Lightly whisk egg until white and foamy - not whipped. Toss foamy egg whites with nuts using a spatula, being sure to scrape sugar & spices from the bottom of the bowl to coat completely.
  • Spread coated nut mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, one layer deep.
  • Roast nuts in preheated 350⁰F (175C⁰) oven for 15 minutes then remove and turn nuts to roast the other side. This is a sticky job. Nuts are hot and coated with sugar and egg white, so use caution and rinse your spatula directly following or the candy coating will harden and then... it's a bitch to get off.
  • Return nut mixture to 350⁰F (175C⁰) oven for an additional 20 - 25 minutes. Nuts should smell rich and sweet and look glossy and dark. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. The candy coating hardens as it cools. (Don't snack, they're scorching hot!)
  • Once cool break apart lightly to separate into bite-sized clumps. (NOW you can snack!) Keep in a sealed jar or zip lock bag. Ancho Spiced nuts have a shelf life of about 30 days if kept dry.

ORANGE-ANCHO SPICED NUTS



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Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The pepper gives a smoky taste. Increase it to add more warmth.-Leigh Doutt, Pueblo West, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 package (10 ounces) deluxe mixed nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. In a large bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy. Add nuts; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugar, pie spice, orange zest and chili pepper; add to nut mixture and gently stir to coat., Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Sprinkle with chips. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SPICED BAR NUTS WITH ORANGE BITTERS



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground garam masala
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon orange bitters
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 cups mixed unsalted raw nuts (cashews, walnuts, pecans and almonds, or whatever your favorite nuts are)
Fleur de sel, for finishing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and nonstick spray, or line it with a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, garam masala, chile flakes, fennel seeds, orange bitters and kosher salt. Stir to combine. Add the mixed nuts and toss well.
  • Spread the nuts out evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Be sure to give them a toss halfway through the cook time.
  • When you pull the nuts out of the oven, give them a generous sprinkling of fleur de sel and then let them cool completely. Once cooled, you can break them apart and serve.

ORANGE SPICED CASHEWS



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Serve these irresistible salty-sweet cashews with our Butternut Squash Soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups whole cashews
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cashews with corn syrup until evenly coated. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, zest, ginger, coriander, cumin, and cayenne. Sprinkle mixture over nuts, and stir until nuts are evenly coated. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets; spread in a single layer, separating nuts.
  • Bake until the nuts are golden and the syrup is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Immediately transfer nuts to the other baking sheet. Separate cashews; let cool.

ANCHO-SPICED NUTS



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Everybody likes something to munch on for extra energy, or to accompany that glass of wine earned by a day of unpacking! You may think you'll never find ancho-chile powder, but McCormick packages it, and it is readily available at most grocery stores. It's really important to keep the heat on low in this recipe, because the nuts and spices are inclined to get too brown.

Yield makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pecans
1 cup cashews
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho-chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Stir in the nuts, the sugar, and the spices, and toast them together for about 6 minutes. Transfer to a sheet tray, and cool completely. Put the spiced nuts in a Mason jar, and tie with a bow to give as a gift.

CANDIED SPICED NUTS



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I find these nuts very addicting. I really love the orange/spice combination. These don't last very long in my house, so I often have to double the recipe.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch of grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium size heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat to boiling.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until all of the liquid is evaporated and nuts are coated and sugary (approximately 5 minutes).
  • Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet; break nuts apart while still warm. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.4, Fat 76.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 69.6, Protein 17.9

CRUNCHY ORANGE CARDAMOM SPICED NUTS



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Make and share this Crunchy Orange Cardamom Spiced Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb unsalted nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
  • Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, ground cardamom, and pepper; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
  • Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 479.4, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and zest to the nuts.
  • Choose the right nuts: Pecans, walnuts, almonds, and cashews are all good choices for this recipe. Choose nuts that are fresh and have a good flavor.
  • Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast the nuts in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Use a good quality ancho chile powder: Ancho chile powder is a key ingredient in this recipe. Choose a powder that is fresh and has a good flavor. If you can't find ancho chile powder, you can substitute another type of chile powder, such as chipotle or guajillo.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're coating the nuts in the orange-ancho spice mixture, don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the nuts won't get evenly coated.
  • Let the nuts cool completely: Before you store the nuts, let them cool completely. This will help them to crisp up.

Conclusion:

These orange-ancho spiced nuts are a delicious and easy snack that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these nuts a try!

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