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Title: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2012, 05:27:25 am

SPICED NUTS
Substitute different nuts and spices for the ones suggested if liked.  

1 whole cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
2 star anise
1 whole nutmeg
¼ tsp whole cloves
170g pecans
160g almonds
140g walnuts
50g brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp table salt (I didn't use as much as this)
pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg white, lightly beaten until frothy

Preheat oven to 160C. Line a rimmed baking tray with baking paper; set aside.

Place the cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg and cloves in a spice grinder.
Pulse a few times and then process until finely ground.
Empty into a large bowl.

Add the sugar, salt and cayenne to the large bowl; toss to combine.
Add the nuts, mix to combine and then add the egg white and mix until all the nuts are coated.
Spread evenly on the prepared tray and place in the preheated oven.
Bake, tossing every 10 minutes, for about 30 to 35 minutes, allow to cool.
Place in a glass container.

The photo can be seen here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=357.0)

Tips/hints from members

Lucyloo - I ground all spices in TMX, no problems. I added pistachios to my nut mix just because I had some.

INAID asked if there was a substitute for egg white for those with allergies. GF responded with
What about chia seeds?  http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-make-egg-substitute-chia-seeds/

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Rogizoja on November 27, 2012, 08:18:10 am

Sounds perfect for Christmas gifts - just putting in an order for a big batch of nuts so will get making this over the weekend. Thanks lots.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Frozzie on November 27, 2012, 11:00:54 am

Will have to compare these to brazens spice nuts.. They were delish :)

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2012, 10:52:28 pm

All the girls liked them on the weekend away.

Also emsies spiced nuts she made for the WA retreat are yummo.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2012, 11:56:14 am

Is the recipe for Emsie's yummy nuts on the forum? I've done a search but didn't come up with anything. They were lovely.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 30, 2012, 12:54:26 pm

Somehow I missed out on her nuts cookie, so I should try and see what everyone was raving about. Little nibbles like this are very handy to have on hand if there are one or three unexpected guests

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2012, 02:06:38 am

I wish I could say I had two CP but I didn't . They were really tasty. Just right IYKWIM.

Title: Re: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: deedub on December 09, 2012, 05:59:21 am

I'd love to make these, but I don't have a spice grinder. Can the TMX do the job do you think?

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2012, 06:01:43 am

I don't see why not.
I have just made some spiced nuts using Chookie's KFC mix.. Haven't tasted them yet.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Lucyluu on December 10, 2012, 03:01:10 am

Ground all spices in T-M no problems.
 I added pistachios to my nut mix just because I had some.These are very Moorish, I''LL be lucky if they last to Christmas. Probably won't last the day. Better make some more.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2012, 03:30:35 am

As I said above I used Chookie's KFC spice mix on my nuts. Sadly I have to say that they are all done. They were lovely and we gutsed the lot. I will now have to make some more for friends.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2012, 04:01:45 am

Lol ;D

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 05:36:44 am

So what quantity did you actually use Cookie.  They must have been delicious if they are were all gone so quickly.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2012, 05:55:32 am

I beat an egg white, dropped the nuts in and stirred. Then I just sprinkled KFC seasoning over and stirred. I just guesstimated, I'm sorry. I have to do some more so will let you know. DH says I'm not to make anymore. I put some macadamia a in and they were wow!

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Rogizoja on December 10, 2012, 08:32:29 am

Had a surreal moment on Sunday. DW was helping me in the kitchen to make some rusks while i made these fantastic nuts. For the rusks you roll pieces of dough into balls with oiled hands before popping them into a pan. Well DW took a call from a friend and I overheard the conversation...

Friend: "Hi there, what're you two up to?" DW: "Rob's roasting his nuts and i'm oiling his balls" Surreal or what!!  :o ;D

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 08:35:05 am

Well it was true  :D :D

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2012, 10:08:57 am

OMG I can't stop laughing. Thank you for that.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: goldfish on December 10, 2012, 10:31:45 am

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  now that's added some spice . . .!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 10, 2012, 01:59:41 pm

Quote from: Rogizoja on December 10, 2012, 08:32:29 am

Had a surreal moment on Sunday. DW was helping me in the kitchen to make some rusks while i made these fantastic nuts. For the rusks you roll pieces of dough into balls with oiled hands before popping them into a pan. Well DW took a call from a friend and I overheard the conversation...

Friend: "Hi there, what're you two up to?" DW: "Rob's roasting his nuts and i'm oiling his balls" Surreal or what!!  :o ;D

That's so funny :D :D :D really made me laugh :D :D :D

Title: Re: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: deedub on December 12, 2012, 08:32:42 am

Love, love, LOVE these! I thought they would make nice gifts for teachers but I don't think they'll last until last day of school. Looks like I'll be making some more next week!

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: KerrynN on March 16, 2013, 12:48:39 am

Is there anything I could replace the egg white with? Was hoping to make this to take out but friend is allergic to eggs.

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: goldfish on December 07, 2013, 08:21:55 pm

Making these for gifts - they were brilliant last year!

Was there an answer to replacing the egg white? - Need to consider some with allergies . . . .

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: JulieO on December 07, 2013, 08:46:33 pm

I'm not too sure goldfish about what to replace the eggwhite with.  Hopefully someone can come up with a suggestion.  ???
Must make some again myself as they were lovely.  :)

Title: Re:
Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 07, 2013, 10:18:10 pm

What about chia seeds?

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: goldfish on December 07, 2013, 10:53:38 pm

Bingo!   Thanks, INAID!  http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-make-egg-substitute-chia-seeds/

Title: Re: Spiced Nuts from Julie O
Post by: Cather8 on February 06, 2014, 04:21:04 am

This looks interesting! Will definitely try this on the coming celebrations this year.