Microwave Spiced Nuts Recipe
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Microwave Spiced Nuts

By: JVANEATON 
"This is a great candied nut recipe I stole from my Mom. She likes walnuts, I like pecans. It's dead easy and my wife says she needs to leave the house when I make them, so she won't eat them all! Try experimenting with the spices, maybe clove or allspice!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (61)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Cocktail Bourbon Slush
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
7 Min
Ready In:
12 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a 4 quart glass casserole dish in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the nuts so they are well coated. Microwave for 4 to 5 additional minutes on high, stirring every minute. Spread cooked nuts out onto parchment or waxed paper to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 245 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by SIDESHOWJILL   view full review
These turned out perfect. I had never done candied anything before and most of the recipes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Muse311   view full review
Excellent recipe. I made a few changes to make it lower in carbs. Used 1/3 C. Splenda and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by HJV73   view full review
These are excellent and so easy. I toasted walnuts in the oven for a few minutes to make sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by Diana   view full review
These are great! I made them for holiday gifts for the neighbors. I increased the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2005 by bdh76   view full review
Wow!!! Very easy and a sure-fire pleaser. Works great as a last minute Christmas gift, snack...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by cookiedough99   view full review
Very good. I used cinnamon, allspice, ginger and a sprinkle of kosher salt to bring out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by fizees   view full review
I just made these and have them cooling now. They are Wonderful!! Made them hoping they would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by suz   view full review
I've made about six batches of these this year already and am getting ready to make another -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by Gena Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were incredible and so easy!! I made them for a salad and everyone raved!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by FABMOMMY   view full review
This was super easy and tastes really good! The only things I added was 1/4 tsp. of salt to...

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