Spicy Nuts with Dried Cranberries

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Spicy Nuts With Dried Cranberries

 

1 cup whole raw almonds

1 cup pecan halves

1 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 cup dried cranberries

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground chiptole pepper or cayenne pepper

1 (2-pound bag) confectioners' sugar (divided use)

1 tsp. rum extract/flavoring (optional)

Water (if necessary)

 

Spray a cookie sheet or large baking pan with oil. Set aside. Mix nuts,

cranberries and spices. In a large pot over medium heat, pour in 1 pound

(about 4 cups) confectioners' sugar. Immediately add rum flavoring and stir

well. Bring to a simmer and add nut mixture, stirring constantly. If nuts

aren't completely coated with mixture, add a little water. When nuts are

coated, add remaining sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5

minutes. Remove pan from heat and immediately empty mixture onto cookie

sheet, spreading as thinly as possible. Cool. Break apart and taste for

flavoring, sprinkling with more spices to taste, if necessary. Store in a

tin. Makes about 6 cups or 36 servings.

 

 

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