Sweet and Spicy Nuts

Bev's Note:

This recipe was sent to me by my #2 son. He says they are so good that it would be a shame not to share them with my Zaar buddies! The recipe only calls for walnuts, pecans and almonds, but if you are feeling a little frisky, add in some cashews and peanuts, too!! Great for serving at a picnic, giving as gifts, or just an anytime - in front of the TV type snack! Hope you enjoy!!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 cups

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
• 1/2 cup golden brown sugar (Packed)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups walnut halves
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 2 cups whole almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
3. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add next 8 ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
5. Add all nuts; stir until butter mixture coats nuts thickly, about 2 minutes.
6. Spread nut mixture in single layer on prepared sheet.
7. Bake until nuts are glazed and deep brown, stirring often, about 25 minutes.
8. Cool nuts completely on sheet, stirring occasionally.
9. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).
10. Makes 6 cups.

Reviews

[rickoholic83]

Yum! I cut the recipe in half and used only almonds. I wanted some serious heat so I used a full tsp of cayenne. It was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy (for me)! Thanks Bev and Son #2 for sharing this great recipe!

[SarasotaCook]

Nice flavor and sweetness. I made these for my LEMON PARTY and got good reviews. I did add more cayenne because I am my friends like more heat. But that doesn't change the recipe. Easy to make and a good solid recipe. Thx, will be making again definitely. Great party snack food

[OhioBuckeyes]

I didnt think they were going to be spicy enough so I added some chipotle spice. They are some good snaking.