Sugar and Spice Nuts
This recipe is something an old friend shared with us. It can be thrown together in minutes with just a few ingredients. The simplicity makes it a perfect holiday choice. Thank you Lynda Gruzenski!
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice, Russian Mulling Spice or Bayou Blackening Balm
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 cups pecan halves or walnut halves
Melt butter in a 4 quart glass casserole dish in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar, Chinese 5 Spice or Russian Mulling Spice and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the nuts so they are well coated. Microwave for 4 to 5 additional minutes on high, stirring every minute. Spread cooked nuts out onto parchment or waxed paper to cool. Enjoy at home or place nut mixture into a decorative container for a tasty holiday present.
More ideas for simple snacks:
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Almond-Orange Tuiles
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Vindaloo Peanuts
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Savory and Sweet tortilla chips, homemade goodness
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Cinnamon & cranberry crunch bars, a glutenfree gift for breakfast & beyond
What you've shared:
Tried this recipe but substituted Coconut Sugar for brown sugar as I always do these days - and mixed my own spices. Used 1/3 each pecan, walnunt and almonds. It was delicious and it's "all gone"!
Photo Credit: Julie Cecchini
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