Emeril's Spiced Nuts

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Easy Entertaining/Gourmet Picnic

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(23)

Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 cups

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 22 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds

Directions

Mix spices and reserve.

Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Add the butter, sugar, water and spices to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until a glaze forms, about 1 minute. Return the nuts to the skillet and toss to combine with the glaze. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are glazed and golden brown.

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

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recipe Emeril's Spiced Nuts
meryl darien, CT 01-25-2010
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Used pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, and walnuts and used 4 Tbsps of butter in a 12 inch nonstick fry pan. Great combo of... flavors. You need to stir and babysit to make sure they dont burn. If so, just say they are carmelized since it still tastes great! Made for a cocktail party and they were gobbled up from a high brow crowd that a chef was hosting, in addition to his appetizers.Read more
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Georgia Mobile, AL 01-14-2010
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CAUTION: These nuts are highly addictive!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have fixed these nuts for several parties and every time, without exception, someone (usually more than one person) asks... for the recipe. The recipe is quick and easy and the flavor is fabulous. In the words of Emeril: BAM! They're a big hit!! Georgia Mobile, AL 1-14-10Read more
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cheryl North LIttle Rock, AR 12-13-2009
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These were a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added more spices as other comments recommended. They were a little sticky so I put them in a big plastic bowl with... approximately 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and shook to coat the nuts (this was for a double batch). Turned out great.....they stayed separated and you could easily pick them up without getting sticky fingers. Read more
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Kathryn Dallas, TX 12-13-2009
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Sticky mess.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Although they tasted very good, they were a sticky, gooey mess. I had to put them on a cookie sheet in the oven the next... day. About 10 minutes at 300 degrees and they were not sticky any longer.Read more
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Angela Palmyra, PA 02-10-2009
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Sooooo Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the reviews before I tried making them, and I have to agree that this is a great recipe. In fact, it may be my new... favorite recipe. I couldn't even wait for the nuts to cool before I ate some!! Love it.Read more
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Sarah Indianapolis, IN 12-21-2008
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Not bad!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These nuts I am giving out as small gifts for the holidays, so I had high expectations. Although this is an awesome BASIS... for a recipe,, the spices and sugar/salt neet to be just about doubled for each batch. Specifically I doubled the spices, added an extra tablespoon and a half of sugar, and also an extra tablespoon of water so that there was more glaze to cover all the nuts. It's also important to note: don't forget the water! I almost forgot to add water and instead addded it a little to late and ended up with some chucks of glaze...but when you do it right these turned out very well!Read more