Best 10 Spiced Nuts I Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of creating spiced nuts, transforming ordinary nuts into extraordinary treats. Immerse yourself in a world of flavors as we explore a variety of recipes that capture the essence of spiced nuts. From the fiery heat of chili peppers to the warmth of cinnamon and the subtle sweetness of honey, these recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a sophisticated addition to your next gathering, our curated collection of spiced nut recipes will guide you through the process of creating delicious and memorable snacks that are sure to impress.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY & HEALTHY SPICED NUTS RECIPE (SUGAR FREE)



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This recipe for savory healthy spiced nuts gives you another flavor option, producing delicious nuts in just minutes.

Provided by Jami Boys

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (I use hot)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon rounded cayenne pepper (or more/less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive (coconut, or peanut oil)
2 cups raw nuts like pecans (walnuts, almonds & cashews)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and line a small cookie sheet with parchment or silicone.
  • Combine all the spices in a medium bowl that will hold the nuts, too. Add oil and mix until smooth.
  • Dump the nuts into the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated and spread evenly on the prepared pan in a single layer.
  • Bake nuts for 12-15 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.
  • Remove from oven and stir once more before letting sit on pan to cool for about an hour. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Calories 127 kcal, Sugar 0.8 g, Sodium 114 mg, Fat 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g

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.

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 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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Here, Mary shares another way to use her Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. "Folks tell me that topping nuts with my mix turns them into a real treat," she smiles.-Mary Dixson, Catlin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
2 cans (12 ounces each) salted mixed nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add water; beat until soft peaks form. Stir in nuts; toss to coat. Combine sugar and spice; stir into nut mixture. Spread nuts evenly on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

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

SPICED NUTS



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This simple yet taste recipe is the simplest recipe I have found for candied pecans, walnuts or any nut really. It's from a 14th Century English cookbook I have.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Winter

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 egg white
2 cups pecans
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix egg white and the nuts( any kind of nut may be used) together until the nuts are sticky and well covered with egg white.
  • In a "ziplock" bag, combine the sugar and cinnamon and toss the sticky nuts into the mixture.
  • shake well to cover the nuts.
  • Pour out the ingredients of the bag and spread onto a backing sheet that is ungreased and bake at 300F for about 20 minutes.
  • The nuts will get a white looking coating on them in the oven when they are done.
  • Pull out of oven and remove the nuts from the cookie sheet immediately.
  • Let cool and watch them disappear!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3

CRISP SPICED NUTS



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Categories     Bake     Super Bowl     Almond     Pecan     Spice     Winter     Hazelnut     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet*)
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds (about 1/2 pound)
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts (about 1/2 pound)
1 1/2 cups pecans (about 1/2 pound)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with salt until very foamy and gradually beat in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne. Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in a large shallow baking pan.
  • Bake nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30 to 40 minutes. Spread nuts on a sheet of foil and cool. Break up nut clusters. Nuts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

SUGARED SPICED NUTS



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These delicious nuts are such a sweet crunchy treat. Great for parties or late night munchies. Makes enough to keep a bit around for another day :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups pecan halves
1 1/2 cups whole almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix together everything but nuts.
  • Add the nuts and stir until coated well.
  • Spread evenly onto a greased cookie sheet or baking pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
  • Spread out on waxed paper to cool.
  • Store in a zipper bag or airtight container.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality nuts. This will ensure that your spiced nuts have the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will give your spiced nuts a complex and interesting flavor. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make spiced nuts, so feel free to try different combinations of spices and nuts until you find one that you love.
  • Roast the nuts at a low temperature. This will help to prevent them from burning and will allow the spices to evenly coat the nuts.
  • Store the spiced nuts in an airtight container. This will help to keep them fresh and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Spiced nuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover nuts. With so many different ways to make them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of spiced nuts.

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