Best 8 Spicy Sugar Coated Nuts Recipes

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Spicy sugar coated nuts are the perfect balance of sweet and heat that can satisfy any sweet or salty craving. They are also surprisingly easy to make, and they make a great gift for friends and family. Whether you're looking for a party snack or a guilty pleasure, these spicy sugar coated nuts are sure to hit the spot.

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SUGAR COATED NUTS RECIPE



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Sugar Coated Nuts make a delicious little nibble. Perfect for serving at parties, showers or when entertaining, these sugar coated nuts are always a hit!

Provided by Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Categories     Appetizer

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups raw nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow sugar to dissolve and then add nuts. Stirring frequently, cook until all nuts are well coated and there is no more liquid in saucepan. Pour nuts onto a rimmed baking sheet and place into oven. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring about halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

SPICY GLAZED PECANS



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We eat these spicy glazed pecans tossed on salads. They're also a nice addition to nut/trail mixes!

Provided by FAIRUZAH

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and cayenne pepper. Stir and bring to a boil; let boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; gently stir in nuts until evenly coated and the sugar mixture begins to thicken. Spread nuts over the prepared baking pan. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let nuts cool. Place in a plastic bag, and gently tumble together to remove any excess glaze. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SPICY COATED NUTS



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Mixed nuts were born to party, and they love to dress up for an occasion. Here they are in a coat of blended spices.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 30m

Yield About 3 cups or 12 servings, 1/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 can (11.5 oz.) PLANTERS Mixed Nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. 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., stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 6 g

SOUTHERN SPICED PECANS



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Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are seasoned with cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. They make a great hostess gift, too. -Carol Feaver, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Add cumin and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, sugar and salt; toss to coat. , Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET & SPICY GLAZED PECANS



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I love to add these pecans to salads of all kinds. Of course, they are pretty great just as they are! Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your individual taste. Also, walnuts and mixed nuts are really good fixed this way.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a large, heavy cookie sheet.
  • In a small, heavy saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients.
  • Over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil 2 minutes.
  • Add pecans and stir until they are coated with the mixture, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer pecans to the cookie sheet, spreading evenly into a single layer.
  • Bake until pecans are just starting to brown, about 13 minutes.
  • Transfer to another cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper.
  • Separate the pecans and cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

SUGAR-AND-SPICE CANDIED NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Spice     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus additional for greasing parchment
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups mixed nuts
Special Equipment
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly butter parchment.
  • Stir together butter, sugar, corn syrup, spices, and salt in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Spread nuts in 1 layer on lined baking sheet, separating any clumps. Bake, stirring nuts once with a heatproof rubber (silicone) spatula halfway through baking (keep nuts in 1 layer), until golden and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 45 minutes, then break into small clusters with your hands.

SUGAR AND SPICE CANDIED PECANS



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Holiday Treats! Can them for gifts! Top Christmas cookies with them! Garnish a salad with them. Or just eat them as is yummy good. Decorate a cake or pumpkin pie with them. Ok you know what you better double the recipe!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter large cookies sheets.
  • Heat in a saucepan melted butter, water and sugar till sugar is dissolved, add spices and pecans stirring till well coated about 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer to cookie sheet and bake until golden about 10 minutes.
  • Cool store in airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or skillet to ensure the nuts have enough space to coat evenly.
  • Stir the nuts constantly while cooking to prevent burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
  • Add the nuts to the sugar syrup when it reaches the soft-crack stage (300°F).
  • Stir the nuts in the sugar syrup until they are evenly coated.
  • Spread the nuts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Separate the nuts while they are still warm to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Spicy sugar-coated nuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and spicy treat that is sure to please everyone. These nuts are also a great gift idea for friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give spicy sugar-coated nuts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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