Name: Sweet-and-Spicy Nuts
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts such as pecans and whole almonds; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted mixed nuts such as pecans and whole almonds

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a heavy skillet cook nuts in butter over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes. In a small bowl stir together sugars, cayenne, black pepper, and salt and sprinkle mixture over nuts. Continue to cook nuts, stirring constantly, until sugar carmelizes, about 8 minutes. Transfer nuts to a sheet of foil and cool. Break nuts apart. Nuts may be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.

TagsPecan Nut Almond Starter Snack Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Saute Gourmet

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