Trio of Glazed Nuts

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Jasmine Tea and Ginger Glazed Almonds

1 c raw almonds

1/4 c sugar

pinch of salt

2 jasmine tea bags, or 1 generous tsp of jasmine tea

1/4 c finely chopped crystallized ginger

 

In large pan, combine almonds and sugar over medium high heat. Stir

frequently until sugar starts to melt. Lower heat, and stir

continuously for 10 minutes, or until sugar starts to fully melt and

cover nuts. Add tea and continue to cook for an additional minute or

two, until nuts are well glazed and tea is well mixed in. Add

ginger, and stir until well mixed. Pour onto sheet of wax paper on a

cooling rack, and spread out. Allow to cool. Store in tightly-sealed

container.

 

Lemon Pepper Cashews

1 c raw cashews

1/4 c sugar

pinch of salt

zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp freshly cracked pepper

 

In large pan, combine cashews and sugar over medium high heat. Stir

frequently until sugar starts to melt. Lower heat, and stir

continuously for 10 minutes, or until sugar starts to fully melt and

cover nuts. Add pepper and continue to cook for an additional minute

or two, until nuts are well glazed and pepper is well mixed in. Add

lemon zest and stir until well mixed. Pour onto sheet of wax paper

on a cooling rack, and spread out. Allow to cool. Store in tightly-

sealed container.

 

Chili Chai Walnuts

1 c raw walnuts

1/4 c sugar

pinch of salt

2 chai tea bags, or 1 generous tsp chai tea leaves

1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper*

 

In large pan, combine walnuts and sugar over medium high heat. Stir

frequently until sugar starts to melt. Lower heat, and stir

continuously for 10 minutes, or until sugar starts to fully melt and

cover nuts. Add tea and cayenne pepper, and continue to cook for an

additional minute or two, until nuts are well glazed and seasonings

are well mixed in. Pour onto sheet of wax paper on a cooling rack,

and spread out. Allow to cool. Store in tightly-sealed container.

 

*1/4 tsp cayenne will put you at a heat scale of about 3 out of 10

 

Enjoy!!

 

Christiane

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