Sweet and Spicy Nuts

“The first time I made this I had a small tub of raw nuts in my cabinet and didn’t know what to do with them. My mom gave me the recipe, and after I made it I couldn’t stop eating them. I am not a nut person, but I am totally addicted to these coated nuts. They’re perfect for parties and festive occasions!”

Ingredients:

• 2 cups
  
  mixed nuts


• 1 1/2 tablespoons
  
  white sugar


• 2 tablespoons
  
  brown sugar


• 1 teaspoon
  
  salt


• 1/2 teaspoon
  
  ground black pepper


• 1/4 teaspoon
  
  ground cumin


• 1 teaspoon
  
  curry powder


• 1 pinch
  
  ground cloves


• 1 teaspoon
  
  ground cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F ( 150 degrees C).


• Place the nuts on a large baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes , being careful not to burn them . Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.


• In a small bowl, combine the white sugar , brown sugar, salt , pepper , cumin , curry powder , cloves and cinnamon.


• In a large saucepan over medium heat , place the nuts and about 1/2 of the sugar mixture . When the mixture begins to melt , mix in the remaining mixture . Shake the pan until all nuts are coated , about 5 minutes. With a spoon nuts to separate stick together. Remove from heat and let cool on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Disconnect to prevent the nuts from sticking together .

Sweet and Spicy Nuts