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Spiced Sugared Nuts

Harpa — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:42:19 GMT

I'm not sure about my recipe....(follows)....

Does anyone have a no-fail, perfect spiced sugared nuts recipe?

I got this at the country club years ago...

He stewed the nuts in salt & sugar water, then afterward spiced them, and then layed them out to cure in the oven (turning several times and on low heat.)

TIA!!

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

pegomyheart — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:51:37 GMT

For years my Mom made sugar cinnamon pecans. She would toss them in egg whites and then the sugar mixture. Laid them out on a cookie sheet to roast . No stewing was involved. Wish I had the recipe. They were wonderful. Of course pecans are quite expensive!

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Yahooey — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:00:40 GMT

I have made the spiced nuts inspired by Emeril in the past and had been successful. Later today I'm trying candied pecans for the first time. I"m supplying. both recipes.

Emeril nuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tbs Rosemary

4 cups unsalted mixed nuts

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Mix spices and reserve.

Directions

Heat the nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until

they begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Add the butter and cook,

stirring, until the nuts begin to darken, about 1 minute. Add the

spices, the sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and the salt and cook,

stirring, until the sauce thickens and the nuts are glazed, about 5

minutes.

Remove the nuts from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined

with aluminum foil, separating them with a fork. Let the nuts stand

until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in an

airtight container.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Harpa — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:01:50 GMT

Thanks, @pegomyheart!

Yes, I tried this method, too. I must have done something wrong w/ the egg whites. It's that the egg white makes the sugar & spice stick. I don't know. Somehow that didn't work out for me.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Harpa — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:03:44 GMT

Thanks much, @Yahooey!

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Yahooey — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:05:55 GMT

@Harpa

when i used dried rosemary - it didn't get as pungent or tasty as fresh rosemary.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Sunshine Kate — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:09:29 GMT

@Yahooey wrote:
I have made the spiced nuts inspired by Emeril in the past and had been successful. Later today I'm trying candied pecans for the first time. I"m supplying. both recipes.

Emeril nuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tbs Rosemary
4 cups unsalted mixed nuts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Mix spices and reserve.
Directions
Heat the nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until
they begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Add the butter and cook,
stirring, until the nuts begin to darken, about 1 minute. Add the
spices, the sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and the salt and cook,
stirring, until the sauce thickens and the nuts are glazed, about 5
minutes.

Remove the nuts from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined
with aluminum foil, separating them with a fork. Let the nuts stand
until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes. Store in an
airtight container.

I have used the Candied Pecans recipe for years and they come out perfectly. I bake them a bit longer though.

Pecans are expensive so I buy them at Sam's or Costco in the big bags. They are excellent quality and an excellent price compared to smaller packages in grocery stores.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Trix — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:12:50 GMT

I'm available to taste test any nut concoction. YUM!

I saw a recipe for spiced sugar nuts a few weeks ago on PBS Cook's Country (the sister show to America's Test Kitchen). I did not record that episode, but it's possible their website might have the recipe.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Harpa — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:16:09 GMT

@Sunshine Kate

Your post gives me encouragement to try this again. Maybe I used too much egg whites the first time. I'll use less this time and see what happens.

@Trix

The party's tomorrow! You are welcome to taste test, but you've got to bring your singing voice. It's a caroling party!

I've got lots of walnut halves, too, so I'll try the Emeril recipe for them and the other for the pecans.

@YahooeyOh, the rosemary...which I never would have thought to throw in...thanks for the fresh over the dried. If I do use dried, I'll adjust the amount, because I would also crush it.

These will be for a cheese, fruit & nut tray.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:20:59 GMT

I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla to the egg whites and water in the "Candied Pecans" recipe. Also add the sugar mixture right to the bowl of nuts after they have been stirred into the egg whites. Just add a little sugar at a time, and stir after each addition.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Carmie — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:25:56 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
Thanks, @pegomyheart!

Yes, I tried this method, too. I must have done something wrong w/ the egg whites. It's that the egg white makes the sugar & spice stick. I don't know. Somehow that didn't work out for me.

Did you beat the egg whites first? I use a mixer and beat the whites until they get really light and frothy. The egg white “ foam” helps the sugar and spices to adhere.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Yahooey — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:26:29 GMT

@Harpa @deepwaterdotter

The pecans are in the oven. I added vanilla instead of water as the reviews and deepwaterotter suggested. I also reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup as many reviewers did. I did whip the egg white but can't say if it is frothy but I did stir the sugar a little at a time as dwo suggested. Will let you know in an hour or so. I tasted the concoction - tastes okay.

ETA The pecans are out and they are fine. Just fine. Middle of the road but not spectacular. I guess after many years of my spiced nuts, these are lacking the wow factor. They are good, don't get me wrong, but it is what it is. Maybe maple syrup? Maybe cayenne pepper? I don't know. I ate a whole palmful and it would be great on top of greek yogurt but by itself. Kinda like salted peanuts. They are good and you wouild eat 'em....

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Yahooey — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:59:02 GMT

@Sunshine Kate

Nuts are crazy expensive - I do buy almonds, walnuts, and this bag of pecans at Costco. I believe nuts add so much to the cookies. If I had to pay suparmarket prices - let's just say I would rethinking my cookie recipes.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

Trix — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:36:21 GMT

Harpa wrote:
@Sunshine Kate
Your post gives me encouragement to try this again. Maybe I used too much egg whites the first time. I'll use less this time and see what happens.

@Trixx
The party's tomorrow! You are welcome to taste test, but you've got to bring your singing voice. It's a caroling party!

I've got lots of walnut halves, too, so I'll try the Emeril recipe for them and the other for the pecans.

@yahooeyOh, the rosemary...which I never would have thought to throw in...thanks for the fresh over the dried. If I do use dried, I'll adjust the amount, because I would also crush it.

These will be for a cheese, fruit & nut tray.

@Harpa, No problem. I'm a good singer who loves to carol. I make those songs come alive with gusto

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

BeccaLou — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:51:19 GMT

Harpa, Go to Food Network.Com/Tricia and she has a good recipe for them.

Re: Spiced Sugared Nuts

jannabelle1 — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:54:35 GMT

@pegomyheart, here's my pecan recipe that I've made for years. It sounds similar to the one you mentioned your mother made. I usually make 4 pounds of them and get my pecans from Sam's.

Sweet & Salty Pecans

1 pound whole pecans

1 egg white

1 Tbsp. vanilla

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp to 3/4 tsp cinnamon

In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla until frothy

Stir in sugar, salt, and cinnamon until mixed together

Add pecans and stir with large wooden or plastic spoon until pecans are covered.

Spread pecans in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring pecans every 15 minutes.

Cool completely on parchment paper or waxed paper (in single layer), breaking apart any pecans that stick together. Store in airtight container once cooled.