Sweet 'n Savory Candied Nut Mix

Submitted by Muffin Goddess

"Yet another recipe that caught my eye in a cookbook sent to me by Midwest Maven in the Cookbook Swap 2008. Calls for a candy thermometer."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

ingredients

• GLAZED NUT MIXTURE

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups salted mixed nuts
• 1 1⁄2 cups strawberry jelly
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin

• SPICE COATING MIXTURE

• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin

directions

1. Mix all ingredients for the spice coating mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Lightly oil a large metal bowl. Put the mixed nuts in the oiled bowl and set aside.
3. Over medium heat, melt the strawberry spread in a small saucepan. Stir in 2 tablespoons paprika and 2 tsp cumin. Continue cooking this mixture until it reads 230 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. I know this might seem obvious, but DO NOT taste test this mixture, and take care not to spill any on your skin -- it will cause serious burns.
4. As soon as mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and carefully pour over nut mixture immediately. Stir mixture with a wooden spoon for even distribution of glaze.
5. Cool glazed nuts for about 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle. Sprinkle the spice coating mixture over them and stir to combine.
6. Cool completely before packing in airtight containers.