Spiced Caramel Nuts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Cinnamon Plus® Spice Blend or pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups (500 mL) pecan halves, walnut halves, whole almonds or whole cashews
Directions
Place butter in Classic Batter Bowl or Round Covered Baker. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, spice blend, salt and nuts. Mix well.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and mixture appears glossy, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread into a single layer onto Reversible Silicone Baking Mat; cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Yield:
- 12 servings
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 140, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
Cook's Tips:
To prepare in the Rockcrok™ (2.5-qt/2.35-L) Everyday Pan, increase the cook time in Step 2 to 5-7 minutes, stirring every minute.
For different flavor varieties, substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) of curry powder or ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper for the spice blend.