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Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Description

These Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts are a delightful mix of walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews coated with a flavorful blend of salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, and a sweet butter-sugar glaze. Roasted to perfection in the oven, they offer a perfect crunchy snack that balances sweet, salty, and spicy flavors without any bitter burnt spots.

Ingredients

Scale

Nuts and Spices

  • 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

Syrup

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Others

  • cooking spray (for baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Nuts and Spices: In a large bowl, combine the walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss until all the nuts are evenly coated with the spices.
  3. Make Butter-Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine white sugar, water, and butter. Heat the mixture while stirring until the butter has melted and the sugar is fully dissolved, about 1 minute.
  4. Coat Nuts with Syrup: Slowly pour the warm butter-sugar syrup over the spiced nuts in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure every nut is coated evenly with the syrup.
  5. Arrange Nuts on Baking Sheet: Spread the syrup-coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared foil-lined baking sheet to allow even roasting.
  6. First Bake: Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. This initial roast helps set the syrup and enhance the flavors.
  7. Stir and Second Bake: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the nuts well to coat them again with any warming syrup. Spread them out evenly once more and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 6 minutes, or until the nuts are sticky and nicely roasted with a glossy finish.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling will help the syrup harden slightly, giving the nuts a perfect crisp texture. Serve once cool.

Notes

  • Use a large enough baking sheet to spread nuts in a single layer for even roasting.
  • Monitor nuts closely in the final minutes of baking to prevent burning.
  • Store cooled nuts in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
  • You can adjust cayenne pepper quantity to modify spiciness.
  • Use aluminum foil for easy cleanup and even heat distribution.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: spiced nuts, party nuts, sweet and spicy nuts, roasted nuts, snack recipe, holiday snacks

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