Yes, it's that time of year...


The time of year to spice my nuts, of course! I'm thinking Almonds this year. Any recipes for spicy nuts? I have a boatload of almonds, so I really think any recipe will have to incorporate these.

Also, if you know of a good peanut brittle recipe (that does not use corn syrup), pass it on.

Oh, you're going to get some really good answers to that question, I'll bet.

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Roswell, GA (Atlanta suburb)

I make some spiced pecans with some cayenne, allspice, cinnamon and ground pepper and a little salt, tossed in melted butter and maple syrup. I don't know how it would do on almonds--but for a regular can of nuts, you can take half a stick of butter and a third of a cup of maple syrup, and heat that up in a skillet. Once the butter is foamy and the syrup is hot, add a half teaspoon of cayenne and a teaspoon each of the allspice, cinnamon and pepper. Toss the nuts in the mixture till they are well coated, put them out on wax paper and let them cool. It's a very spicy mix. If the nuts are salted, omit the salt.

I have no idea whatsoever how to make peanut brittle without corn syrup. I didn't know you could do that!

(sorry, rgG. I played it straight.)

Come to think of it with almonds, which aren't as strong a flavor as pecans, I would substitute paprika for the cayenne and cut the spices to a half teaspoon each. You could give the syrup a taste to see if you like it before you toss your nuts in there.

(better, rgG?)



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/30/2005 08:01PM by Gutenberg.

Gutenberg Wrote:
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You could give the syrup a
> taste to see if you like it before you toss your
> nuts in there.
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Better check the temp too, before coating your nuts!

If you don't want to use corn syrup, cream of tartar would do the job as well. The reason most recipes call for one or the other is because they prevent the sucrose from crystallizing.

On a similar note, does anyone have a recipe for chocolate salty balls?


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Chocolate Salty Balls - South Park

Two Tablespoons of cinnamon, and 2 or 3 eggwhites
Half a stick of butter, meeeelted..
Stick it all in a bowl baby, Stir it with a wooden spoon
Mix in a Cup of Flour, you'll be in heaven soon
Say everybody have you seen my balls?
They're big and salty and brown
If you ever need a quick Pick-me-up
Just stick my balls in your mouth!
Ooh, suck on my chocolate salty balls,
Stick em in your mouth and suck em!
Suck on my Chocolate Salty balls
they're packed full of vitamins, and good for you,
So suck on My balls!

Quarter cup of unsweeted chocolate, and half cup of brandy
Then throw in a bag or two of sugar, and just a pinch of vanilla
Grease up the cookiesheet, cos i hate when my balls stick
Then Preheat the oven to 350°, and give that spoon a lick
Say everybody have you seen my balls?
They're big and salty and brown
If you ever need a quick Pick me up
Just stick my balls in your mouth...
Suck on my chocolate salty balls
Stick em in your mouth and suck em!
Suck on my Chocolate Salty balls
they're packed full of goodness, high in Fibre
Suck on My balls!

[sniff sniff] Hey, wait a minute, what's that smell?
Smells like something burning
Well, that don't confront me none
As long as I get my rent paid on the Friday.
Baby you'd better get back in the Kitchen..
Cos i've gotta Sneaking Suspicion..
Oh man baby, baby! You just burnt my balls!

Someone help me, my balls are on fire!
Get some ice baby! My balls are Burning!
Get some water, pour some water on me!
My Balls are burning!
Help me, Blow on em, Blow on em, do something!
Ooh, suck on my chocolate salty balls
Stick em in your mouth and suck em!
Suck on my Chocolate Salty balls
Put em out baby, Blow em!
Suck on my balls, baby! Suck on my balls Baby!
Suck on my red hot, salty, chocolate balls
Put em out baby, hoo, hoo
Suck on my balls...

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3GHz - The clock is STILL ticking Steve.

how about Alec Balwin's recipe for schweaty balls?

I was thinking about that one, too, Fritz. That was an SNL skit, wasn't it?

Here are some Schwetty Balls for y'all. Happy New Year!

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