Spiced Nuts
Submitted by marjom9
Crunchy candied pecans coated in brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Made in the microwave in just 30 minutes for easy holiday snacking or gifting.
YIELD
1 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThese microwave spiced nuts are dangerously addictive.
Pecan halves get tossed in a warm brown sugar syrup loaded with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves, then heated until the coating crisps into a crunchy, candied shell.
No oven required, no candy thermometer needed.
They’re the kind of snack you make for holiday parties and gift bags, only to discover half the batch disappears before it ever leaves the kitchen.
Kitchen Tips
- Work in small batches when coating the nuts. Half a cup at a time ensures every pecan gets an even, glossy coat.
- Spread them on wax paper in a single layer to cool. Clumps are charming, but individual nuts have the best crunch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. They also freeze well for longer storage.
Variations
- Mix your nuts. Swap in walnuts, cashews, or almonds alongside the pecans for a party mix.
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the spice blend for sweet-heat candied nuts.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate after cooling for an extra indulgent holiday treat.
Ingredients
Directions
In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, combine first 7 ingredients.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1½ minutes; stir occasionally.
Add ½ cup nuts at a time to syrup mixture.
Stir until well coated.
With a slotted spoon lift out nuts; drain extra syrup.
Place nuts in a shallow, 1½-quart, heat-resistant, non-metalic baking dish .
Repeat with remaining nuts.
Heat coated nuts, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until syrup begins to harden slightly.
Transfer nuts to wax paper and allow to cool and harden.
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