In the spirit of the season, you may find yourself craving a warm, satisfying snack that encapsulates the essence of autumn and winter. Look no further than spiced nuts, a delightful treat that combines the crunchiness of nuts with the aromatic warmth of spices, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. With so many variations to choose from, ranging from classic cinnamon and nutmeg to more exotic blends like cardamom and star anise, you'll be sure to discover a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and creates lasting memories.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SPICED NUTS
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
WARM SPICED NUTS
I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make it a sweet and salty snack. -Jill Matson, Zimmerman, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pecans, almonds and peanuts. Combine butter and Worcestershire sauce; pour over nuts and toss to coat., Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° until browned, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Transfer warm nuts to a bowl. Combine the chili powder, garlic salt and cayenne; sprinkle over nuts and stir to coat. Serve warm, or allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
THE UNION SQUARE CAFE'S BAR NUTS
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 2 1/4 cups mixed nuts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toss the nuts in a large bowl to combine and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the rosemary, cayenne, sugar, salt and melted butter.
- Thoroughly toss the toasted nuts in the spiced butter and serve warm. And once you eat these, you will never want to stop.
SWEET-HOT SPICED NUTS
These healthy, hearty nuts make a great snack and a terrific gift for just about anyone. Pour them into a decorative tin and start giving! Carla Hutton, Lakeside, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add almonds and oil; stir gently to coat. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to egg white mixture and gently stir to coat., Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 20g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SWEET HOT SPICED NUTS
Make and share this Sweet Hot Spiced Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl mix sugar, cayenne, salt, coriander cinnamon, and allspice.
- Whisk in egg white and canola oil.
- Stir in pecan halves.
- Spread nuts in a single layer in an oiled nonstick 10-by 15-inch baking pan.
- Bake in a 300 degree regular or convection oven, stirring occasionally, until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let cool about 5 minutes, then use a wide spatula to loosen nuts from pan; cool completely.
- Serve or store in airtight container at room temperature up to two weeks.
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
WARM MIXED NUTS
Guests at virtually any party will be positively captivated by these fragrant and delicious nuts. Make sure to use the freshest garlic, shallots, and nuts in this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the nuts in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Toast until the nuts are golden and fragrant, 8 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Transfer the nuts to a large bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic; fry until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the shallots and garlic to paper towels. Set aside.
- Melt the butter and pour it over the nuts. Add the rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt, and stir well to combine. Toss in the crispy garlic and shallots. Serve warm. The nuts may be reheated in a 300-degree oven for 10 minutes.
SWEET & SPICY NUTS
Roast almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews with spiced flavours then pack up into bags as a homemade gift
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Treat
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Mix the oil with the spices, then stir in the nuts and drizzle over half the honey. Spread over a baking sheet and cook for 10 mins.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle over the remaining honey, then return to the oven and cook for a further 10 mins. Allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
HOT AND SPICY COCKTAIL NUTS
I made these this Christmas as a "nibbling" food, and my family really liked them. They must have been nibbling big time, because these cocktail nuts were all gone before I knew it.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over low heat. Add the worcestershire sauce, paprika, hot pepper sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne. Mix well.
- Add the nuts and toss well to coat. Cook for 20-25 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently, until the nuts are lightly toasted. Drain on paper towels and serve hot, or store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.
SPICED MIXED NUTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Place mixed nuts in large bowl. Heat vegetable oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add chili powder and cayenne pepper to taste and stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Pour over mixed nuts. Add sugar and salt and stir to blend. Transfer to baking pan. Bake until mixed nuts are toasted, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
Tips:
- Choose Fresh, High-Quality Nuts: Select nuts that have a pleasant aroma, firm texture, and no signs of mold or spoilage. Fresh nuts will yield the best results in terms of taste and texture.
- Use a Variety of Nuts: Don't limit yourself to just one type of nut. Experiment with different combinations of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts. This will add a range of flavors and textures to your snack mix.
- Spice It Up: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Common choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and chili powder. You can also add a touch of sweetness with maple syrup or honey.
- Roast Nuts in Small Batches: This will ensure that the nuts are evenly roasted and that they don't burn. It's also a good idea to stir the nuts occasionally while they're roasting to prevent them from sticking together.
- Watch the Cooking Time: Nuts can burn easily, so it's important to keep a close eye on them while they're roasting. Remove them from the oven as soon as they start to brown and become fragrant.
- Let Nuts Cool Completely: Before storing or serving the nuts, let them cool completely. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Warm spiced nuts make a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own, added to trail mix, or used as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or salads. With a little creativity and experimentation, you can create your own unique blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give warm spiced nuts a try. Your taste buds will thank you!
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