Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts Recipe Is Everything Nice for the Holidays Holidays Snacks Desserts Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Vegetarian
Sweet. Spicy. Crunchy. Sugar and spice and everything nice: that's what these easy candied nuts are all about! Who on your holiday list wouldn't love a container of these delicious candied nuts for dessert? We think even the Grinch would smile if he received these candy treats for the holidays.
This easy candied nuts recipe makes an energizing snack any time of day. Ready in just about 30 minutes, this simple low-sodium nut recipe makes the perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. Enjoy the satisfying crunch!
To make these sweet, gluten-free holiday spiced nuts you will need unsalted mixed nuts, butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cayenne, ground cumin and kosher salt. The candied nuts are ready in no time to share with friends and family or to give as gifts.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 18 minutes
Total Time: 25 to 28 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed unsalted nuts
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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Recipe Notes
- Cool the nuts completely before putting into jars or airtight containers.
- Change up the spices to fit your family's tastes.
- You could do all pecans, almonds, cashews or your favorite nut instead of mixed nuts.
Here’s how you make it:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly butter it. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, spices and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add nuts. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spread nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once during bake time, until golden in color and bubbly. Remove and cool on the baking sheet 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 232
Total Fat: 18.4g
Saturated Fat: 6.5g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 62mg
Total Carbohydrate: 15.1g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
Total Sugars: 11.2g
Protein: 4.2g
Vitamin D: 6mcg
Calcium: 31mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 142mg
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