Tasty Recipes for Spiced and Sugared Nuts

Sugared Peanuts In a heavy saucepan, combine two cups of peanuts, one cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about ten minutes. Spread the peanuts on a buttered sheet pan and bake in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool and store in a covered container. Crockpot Sugared Walnuts In a crockpot, stir 16 ounces of walnut pieces and 1/2 cup melted butter together. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and stir until well blended. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are coated with a crisp glaze, usually about two hours. Sprinkle the nuts with a well-blended mixture of cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. Cool before serving. Barbecued Pecans Melt two tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, one tablespoon ketchup, and two dashes hot sauce. Add four cups pecan halves and stir to coat well. Spread on a buttered sheet pan and toast at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool before serving. Teriyaki Almonds Toss two cups of almonds with one teaspoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, one tablespoon soy sauce, one teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Add salt to taste and toss to coat well. Spread on a buttered sheet pan and toast at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool and store in an airtight container.