slow-cooker sweet n' hot nuts

Name: Slow-Cooker Sweet n' Hot Nuts
Cook time: 2 h
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) each of whole cashews, almonds (toasted), pecan halves, and hazelnuts (toasted and skins removed); 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) butter (softened); 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves (i would use judgment in using that much); dash(es) of cayenne pepper

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Carole F

Here, FL

Updated on Feb 3, 2011

This recipe is from my midwest living magazine this month, just in time for the super bowl parties. Lots of flavor!

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Ingredients

1 cup each of whole cashews, almonds (toasted), pecan halves, and hazelnuts (toasted and skins removed)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (i would use judgment in using that much)
dash of cayenne pepper

How To Make slow-cooker sweet n' hot nuts

Step 1

Place all nuts into a 2-3 1/3 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together sugar, butter, ground ginger, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper. Toss with nuts in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once after the first hour. Pour onto buttered foil and cool 1 hour. Store in a covered container at room temp for up to 3 weeks. Makes 22 (1/4 cup) servings
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