Spiced Nuts
Author: Mary Beth Goff
Recipe type: Appetizer
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Serves: 6
Hot and spicy nuts are a great party snack or sensational holiday gift to share.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 C shelled walnuts or pecans
- ¼ C packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter. Add nuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted (about 4 minutes.)
- Sprinkle with spice mixture. Add the brown sugar, water, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 cups.
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