sweet & spicy nuts

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40 Pinches
Cedar Lake, IN
Updated on Dec 19, 2010

I've made these for a variety of parties and they always go over well. Warning ... there is a slight delay in the heat, so it surprises people. Switch the nuts to your favorite kind. Sometimes nuts stay sticky, but they are always delicious ... Enjoy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield makes 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole almonds
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • dash - louisiana-style hot sauce (if desired)

How To Make sweet & spicy nuts

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine salt and spices, then set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large frying pan, melt butter. Add nuts; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted (about 4-5 minutes)
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle nuts with spice mixture. Add brown sugar, water and worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if desired).
  • Step 4
    Stir over heat for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is completely melted. Spread nuts on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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Category: Nuts
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Nuts

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