Roasted Nuts With Mace And Cinnamon Pistachios Or Pecans Food

SWEET & SPICY ROASTED PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat so the maple syrup doesn't get stuck to the pan (this is important). Pour the almonds, pecans and pepitas onto the pan and set it aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the optional rosemary (or any other added seasonings), maple syrup, melted butter, salt, vanilla, and cayenne (if you using). Gently whisk until blended.
• Pour the mixture over the nuts on the prepared baking sheet. Stir well, until all of the nuts are lightly coated. Spread the mixture in a single layer across the pan (the maple syrup will pool on the bottom of the pan, but that's okay).
• Bake, stirring after the first 10 minutes and then every 5 minutes thereafter, until almost no maple syrup remains on the parchment paper and the nuts are deeply golden, 23 to 26 minutes. (The maple syrup coating will be a little sticky right out of the oven, but will harden as the pecans cool.)
• Remove the pan from the oven and stir the nuts one more time, spreading them into an even layer across the pan. Let them cool down for about 10 minutes, then, while the nuts are still warm, carefully separate any large clumps (this may or may not be necessary).
• Let the nut mixture cool completely on the pan. These will keep for up to 2 months in a sealed bag at room temperature.

WONDERFUL MICROWAVE HONEY ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• To toast nuts, heat and stir over medium heat till toasted.
• Or carefully heat in the microwave for a few minutes.
• Nuts tend to burn easily so toast with caution and stir and turn frequently.
• Then stir nuts with remainder of ingredients and mix well.
• Microwave on high power for 7 minutes, stirring once.
• Then pour mixture on a sheet of foil and let cool completely.
• Break up nut mixture and stir in a cool dry place.
• Note: made in a 650/700 watt microwave oven, so adjust time if needed.

CINNAMON ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• If your nuts are salted, rinse them well, pat dry and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer in a warm (200F) oven. Turn oven OFF and leave to dry overnight. They must be totally dry before proceeding with the recipe. Otherwise, you'll have rubbery nuts.
• Whisk together water, sugar, vanilla and spices in a nonstick dutch oven.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. It will form a syrup.
• Cook syrup until it spins a thread from end of spoon when spoon is lifted (about 6 - 7 minutes).
• Add the nuts. Stir to coat nuts with syrup. The nuts will clump together in a mass.
• Stir constantly until syrup evaporates and sugar crystallizes on the nut, about 10 minutes. Do not turn up the heat to try to speed it up - you'll just burn it. Keep stirring, they will begin to dry out and will separate.
• Pour out onto a wax paper lined baking sheet. Allow to cool completely. Store in zip top freezer bag.
• To clean the pan: Allow the pan to cool, then add cold water and bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer 10 minutes.

ROASTED NUTS WITH MACE AND CINNAMON (PISTACHIOS OR PECANS)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the nuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown (5 minutes).
• In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients, add the mixture to the nuts, and mix well to coat.
• Let dry on a baking sheet (can be dried by roasting in oven to speed up process).

OLD-FASHIONED ROASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking pan.
• Combine the egg white and water in a mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Fold in the pecans to coat evenly. Combine the sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a shaker or cup with a lid. Dust the pecans evenly with the sugar mixture. Spread the nuts over the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, stirring every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. Cool on pan, and store in an airtight container.

ROASTED CINNAMON PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees.
• In a bowl combine all the ingredients and toss to coat.
• Spread the nuts singly on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pecans are browned and crispy. Stir nuts occasionally to avoid burning and to roast evenly. *Watch* oven carefully!
• Set baking sheet aside to allow nuts to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to airtight container.
• All amounts are estimated.
• Great as a snack, in salads, as a snack -- .