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Candied Nuts

These delicious candied nuts are the perfect sweet and flavorful, crunchy mix. With an aroma so appetizing, it's hard to wait for them to cool before digging in. Perfect for sharing or gifting.
10 min Prep Time
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Servings: 8

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/4 cups assorted nuts (pecans, cashews, almonds)

Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook until mixture starts to bubble. Stir in nuts. Cook 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Pour nuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Let cool at least 20 minutes; break into bite-size pieces.