Emeril'S Spiced Nuts

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix spices and reserve.
  2. 2
    Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until begin to toast, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3
    Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  4. 4
    Add the butter, sugar, water and spices to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until a glaze forms, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Return the nuts to the skillet and toss to combine with the glaze.
  6. 6
    Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the nuts are glazed and golden brown.
  7. 7
    Remove from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, separating with a fork.
  8. 8
    Let rest until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Store in an airtight container.

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