Best 7 Worlds Best Spiced Nut Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with the world's best spiced nut recipe? From classic flavors to unique and exotic blends, this article will guide you to create the perfect spiced nut snack that will leave you craving more. We'll explore various spices, herbs, and flavor combinations to create a symphony of taste that will elevate your snacking experience to the next level. Whether you prefer sweet and savory, hot and spicy, or a harmonious balance in between, we'll provide you with all the tips, tricks, and ingredient suggestions you need to make the most delicious spiced nuts you've ever tasted. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a new favorite snack.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

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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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.

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 MIXED NUTS



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Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving. -Delores Hill, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) mixed nuts
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add nuts and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Place nuts in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over nuts, tossing to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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.

Tips for Making the World's Best Spiced Nuts:

  • Use a variety of nuts: Don't limit yourself to just one type of nut. Mix and match different nuts, such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, and macadamia nuts, to create a more flavorful and textured snack.
  • Choose whole, unsalted nuts: Avoid pre-salted or flavored nuts, as these will overpower the delicate flavors of the spices.
  • Toast the nuts before spicing them: Toasting the nuts will bring out their natural oils and make them more flavorful. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and turmeric.
  • Adjust the amount of spices to your taste: Start with a small amount of spices and gradually add more until you reach the desired flavor. Remember, you can always add more spices, but it's difficult to remove them.
  • Roast the nuts with the spices: Once you've added the spices to the nuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant and the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Let the nuts cool completely before storing them: Once the nuts are roasted, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them stay crispy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Making spiced nuts is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful snack that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a healthy snack, reach for a handful of spiced nuts. Your taste buds will thank you!

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