Holiday Spiced Nuts (Christmas Nuts)
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Holiday Spiced Nuts (Christmas Nuts)
Description
This recipe mixes assorted nuts including walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, and Brazil nuts with a carefully spiced blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. An egg white whipped to frothy consistency acts as a binder to firmly coat the nuts with the seasoning. The nuts are spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and baked at 350°F, stirring once midway to ensure even cooking without burning.
As the nuts cool, they crisp up with a caramelized spice coating that balances sweet, savory, and a hint of warmth from the cayenne. Adjusting spices can customize sweetness or heat to preference. These spiced nuts represent a festive snack or homemade holiday gift option.
The recipe notes advise careful monitoring near the end of baking to prevent overheating since the sugars can darken quickly. The final product stores well at room temperature or refrigerated in airtight containers for up to two weeks or a month, respectively.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like it)
- 1 egg white
- 2 ½ cups walnuts assorted nuts
- 2 ½ cups almonds
- 2 ½ cups pecans
- 2 ½ cups cashews
- 2 ½ cups brazil nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cumin and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Whip the egg white in another bowl with a whisk until light and frothy. Drop the nuts into the bowl and toss to combine. Remove the nuts, shaking off any excess egg white, and drop them into the bowl with the spice mix. Toss to coat all of the nuts with the spices.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line the sheet with a non-stick baking mat. Spread the nuts on the sheet in a single layer and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Watch them closely at the end to make sure they don't burn. Remove the nuts and let them cool on a wire rack. As they cool, the nuts will crisp up. Serve right away or store in an airtight container for one week.
Notes
- Use your choice of nuts but avoid peanuts as their flavor may overpower the spice mix.
- Adjust spices like cinnamon, cayenne, or add options such as pumpkin pie spice or paprika to vary flavor.
- Watch closely toward the end of baking to remove nuts before they burn, as sugars brown rapidly.
- Package cooled nuts in decorative jars or bags for thoughtful homemade gifts.
- Store spiced nuts in airtight containers at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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