spicy caramelised nuts
Posted: Sat 30 Dec 2017 12:01 pm
Spicy Nuts
125g butter
150g brown sugar
1teaspoon cayenne pepper (or similar)
300 g nuts
1 egg white
preheat oven 160c/325f/ gm3. Line a baking tray.
Place butter and sugar in a frying pan, heat gently till butter has melted. Increase heat, cook stirring for 3-4 minutes until sugar has dissolved to make a caramel. Stir in the cayenne pepper and fold in the nuts. Remove from heat.
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold gently into the nut mix until the nuts are evenly coated. Transfer to baking tray and cook 15-20 mins. Stirring every 6-8 minutes until crisp and golden. Leave to cool. Serve with drinks, on a cheese boad or with an added crunch to salad.
125g butter
150g brown sugar
1teaspoon cayenne pepper (or similar)
300 g nuts
1 egg white
preheat oven 160c/325f/ gm3. Line a baking tray.
Place butter and sugar in a frying pan, heat gently till butter has melted. Increase heat, cook stirring for 3-4 minutes until sugar has dissolved to make a caramel. Stir in the cayenne pepper and fold in the nuts. Remove from heat.
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold gently into the nut mix until the nuts are evenly coated. Transfer to baking tray and cook 15-20 mins. Stirring every 6-8 minutes until crisp and golden. Leave to cool. Serve with drinks, on a cheese boad or with an added crunch to salad.