When the weather turns cooler and the days get shorter, there's nothing quite like the warm, nutty aroma of spiced walnuts filling the air. Whether you're enjoying them as a snack, using them in a salad or trail mix, or adding them to baked goods, these versatile nuts are a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a batch of spiced walnuts that are sure to please everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MAPLE SPICED WALNUTS
These walnuts get tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze and are then perfectly roasted until golden brown. So easy and quick to make, these Maple Spiced Walnuts make a delicious treat and are sure to be a favourite!
Provided by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a rack in the middle of your oven, preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Whisk together and add the walnuts, toss to coat walnuts well with the syrupy spice mixture.
- Spread walnuts onto the baking sheet in one even single layer.
- Bake in oven for 10 min, then stir and bake for approximately 10 minutes more until walnuts are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on sheet.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 61 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET AND SPICY NUTS
The first time I made this I had a small tub of raw nuts in my cabinet and didn't know what to do with them. My mom gave me the recipe, and after I made it I couldn't stop eating them. I am not a nut person, but I am totally addicted to these coated nuts. They're perfect for parties and festive occasions!
Provided by veggigoddess
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Place the nuts on a large baking pan and bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, taking care they do not burn. Remove from heat and let cool approximately 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cumin, curry powder, cloves and cinnamon.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, place the nuts and approximately 1/2 the sugar mixture. When the mixture begins to melt, mix in the remaining mixture. Shake the pan until all the nuts are coated, about 5 minutes. Use a spoon to separate nuts that stick together. Remove from heat and cool on a lightly greased baking sheet or wax paper. Separate the nuts to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 260.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
SPICED WALNUTS
Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat honey, oil, and 1 tablespoon water over medium heat. Add walnuts; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the sugar, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne over the nuts. Cook, tossing and stirring until the nuts are well coated and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g
SWEET & SPICY NUTS
Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will not be able to stop munching! The quick-and-easy skillet recipe also makes a great stocking stuffer or last-minute holiday gift from the kitchen. -Patty Lok, Sherman Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes., Sprinkle with spice mixture. Add the brown sugar, water, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS
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
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
SWEET & SAVORY ROASTED SPICED WALNUTS
These addictively delicious walnuts make for crunchy nibbling to enjoy out of hand or on a salad. This snack can be prepared well in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. A slender rasp-style grater is the ideal tool for the orange zest. Recipe is from Williams-Sonoma's "Thanksgiving Entertaining".
Provided by blucoat
Categories Oranges
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375°F Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly butter the foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add the sugar mixture and whisk to blend, then whisk in the orange zest. Add the walnuts and stir until thoroughly coated. Spread the walnuts on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake the walnuts, stirring every 10 minutes to loosen them, until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to a bowl and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
SIMPLE SWEET AND SAVORY SPICED WALNUTS
These are really simple and use much less butter than some. They are mildly sweet and mildly spicy---those who love super spicy will have to add cayenne, etc. They are a lovely complement to a glass of sherry or a cheese board to be served with wine. They are a great addition to salads and can be chopped and included in any number of sweet and savory pastries.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Savory
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Have ready a silpat on a sheet pan or a parchment lined pan on a surface which can withstand heat.
- Mash the garlic with the brown sugar and spices to form a paste.
- Melt the butter in a non stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sugar/spice paste to the skillet and, using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir to combine the butter and paste (about a minute or two).
- Once it is roughly combined, add the walnuts and stir to coat; this will take no more than a minute or two.
- When the walnuts are coated, transfer them to the silpat or parchment.
- Spread them out with your wooden spatula and allow to cool.
- Store the cooled nuts in a tin or jar.
- Use in salads (butter lettuce, beets, blue cheese and these nuts--super!), or as a nibble with cocktails/apertifs.
SWEET AND SAVORY SPICED NUTS
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cocktail Pecan Walnut Healthy Cinnamon Cumin Paprika Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Lightly oil a 4-sided sheet pan.
- Whisk together sugar, spices, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy, then stir in nuts. Add spice mixture and toss to coat.
- Spread nut mixture in 1 layer in sheet pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until dry and well toasted, about 20 minutes. Loosen nuts from pan, then cool completely.
- What to drink:
- Schloss Saarstein 1st Growth Riesling Kabinett '08
SWEET AND SAVORY NUTS
These nuts get an extra kick from a sprinkle of ancho chili powder.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Nuts & Seeds Almonds
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Lightly beat egg white in a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except nuts, mixing until slightly frothy. Fold in nuts.
- Spray or lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. Pour mixture onto sheet, spreading nuts out in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 40 to 45 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right walnuts: Look for plump, whole walnuts with no cracks or blemishes. Avoid any walnuts that are shriveled or have a musty odor.
- Toast your walnuts: Toasting walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast walnuts in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Use a variety of spices: The possibilities are endless when it comes to spicing walnuts. Some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, chili powder, and cumin. You can also use savory herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking spiced walnuts, be sure to use a large enough pan so that the walnuts can spread out in a single layer. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
- Watch the heat: Spiced walnuts can burn easily, so be sure to keep an eye on them while they're cooking. Reduce the heat if necessary to prevent them from burning.
- Let the walnuts cool: Once the walnuts are cooked, let them cool completely before storing them. This will help them to retain their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Spiced walnuts are a versatile and delicious snack or ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With so many different ways to flavor them, you're sure to find a combination that you love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of spiced walnuts.
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