Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts
Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts are an indulgent snack perfect for any gathering, combining various nuts with a delightful sweet and spicy coating.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- large bowl
- small saucepan
Ingredients
Nuts
- 1 cup walnut halves untoasted
- 1 cup pecan halves untoasted
- 1 cup dry roasted almonds unsalted
- 1 cup dry roasted cashews unsalted
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Syrup
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- cooking spray for coating the baking sheet
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne; toss to coat.
- Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour butter mixture over nuts and stir to coat.
- Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts to coat with warm syrup; spread out in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 more minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Allow to cool completely before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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