Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts
These crunchy candied nuts have a little kick—they’re the perfect combination of sweet and heat! Wrap some up to make homemade gifts for family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) nuts of your choice
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red pepper flakes
Directions
Add the ingredients to the Electric Pop & Stir. Select the NUTS setting and cook with the lid off until the nuts look sandy, about 9–12 minutes.
Remove the nuts and cool completely.
Yield:
- 2 cups (500 mL)
servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving (Almonds): Calories 250, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugars 19 g (includes 18 g added sugar), Protein 6 g
Cook's Tips:
You can use 1 tsp (5 mL) of Honey Sriracha Seasoning instead of the cayenne and red pepper flakes for even more flavor.